Pediatric Critical Care and Trauma Scientist Development Program (K12 Clinical Trial Optional) | RFA HD 19 008

Opportunity Information: Apply for RFA HD 19 008

The Pediatric Critical Care and Trauma Scientist Development Program (K12 Clinical Trial Optional), opportunity number RFA-HD-19-008, is a National Institutes of Health (NIH) career development grant designed to build a national, mentored training program for junior faculty working in pediatric critical care medicine and pediatric trauma surgery. The central aim is to strengthen the pipeline of early-career investigators in two highly demanding clinical areas where the intensity of patient care responsibilities can make it difficult for young faculty to secure protected time, mentorship, and structured research development. By funding an organized K12 program, NIH is seeking to expand the number of well-trained clinician-scientists capable of advancing rigorous research that improves outcomes for critically ill and injured children.

This FOA supports institutional programs that provide advanced, mentored career development and research training rather than funding a single individual directly. In practice, the applicant organization proposes a national-level or multi-mentor training environment that can identify promising junior faculty (often called scholars), provide them with sustained mentorship, structured research education, and the resources and protected time needed to generate publishable work and compete successfully for subsequent independent funding. The “Clinical Trial Optional” designation indicates that the supported research and training plan may include clinical trial-related activities, but a clinical trial is not required; applicants can propose either trial or non-trial research development paths as appropriate to the scholars and the scientific focus.

Eligibility to apply is broad and includes many types of U.S.-based organizations and governmental entities. Eligible applicants listed in the source include state, county, city or township, and special district governments; independent school districts; public and state-controlled institutions of higher education; private institutions of higher education; federally recognized Native American tribal governments; tribal organizations other than federally recognized tribal governments; public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities; nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education); for-profit organizations other than small businesses; small businesses; and other eligible entities. The FOA also highlights additional eligible applicant categories such as Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions, Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISIs), Hispanic-serving Institutions, Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs), faith-based or community-based organizations, eligible federal agencies, regional organizations, Indian/Native American Tribal Governments (other than federally recognized), and U.S. territories or possessions. At the same time, the FOA explicitly restricts foreign involvement: non-domestic (non-U.S.) entities and foreign institutions are not eligible to apply; non-domestic components of U.S. organizations are not eligible; and foreign components (as defined by NIH policy) are not allowed.

From a funding mechanics standpoint, this is a discretionary NIH grant in the Health, Income Security and Social Services activity category, listed under CFDA 93.865. The posted award ceiling is $600,000. The original closing date shown in the source is October 1, 2018, and the FOA record creation date is July 27, 2018, which indicates this specific posting is from a prior cycle. For anyone considering a similar application now, the practical takeaway is to use this summary to understand the program’s intent and structure, then confirm whether the FOA has been reissued or replaced and review the current NIH instructions and eligibility details in the active announcement.

• The National Institutes of Health in the health, income security and social services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Pediatric Critical Care and Trauma Scientist Development Program (K12 Clinical Trial Optional)" and is now available to receive applicants.
• Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.865.
• This funding opportunity was created on 2018-07-27.
• Applicants must submit their applications by 2018-10-01. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
• Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $600,000.00 in funding.
• Eligible applicants include: State governments, County governments, City or township governments, Special district governments, Independent school districts, Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized), Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments), Nonprofits having a 501 (c) (3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Nonprofits that do not have a 501 (c) (3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Private institutions of higher education, For-profit organizations other than small businesses, Small businesses, Others.

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