Opportunity Information: Apply for RFA DK 20 001
The Urological Epidemiology (UroEpi) Institutional Research Career Development Program is a National Institutes of Health (NIH) funding opportunity from the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) that supports institutional K12 career development programs focused on the epidemiology of benign urological conditions. The core purpose is to help institutions build structured, mentored training environments that prepare early-career researchers to launch independent careers studying the distribution, determinants, and outcomes of non-cancer urologic conditions in ways that align with NIDDKs mission.
This program is designed around the development of "Scholars" who already hold research and/or clinical doctoral degrees, including MD, PhD, MD/PhD, and DrPH. Through protected time, mentorship, and access to research infrastructure, Scholars are expected to gain the skills needed to become independent investigators in urological epidemiology. The emphasis is on rigorous research training and career development rather than simply supporting isolated projects, meaning the application should describe an organized program: a leadership team, a mentoring structure, training activities, and a plan for recruiting, supporting, and transitioning Scholars toward independent funding and research leadership.
A key clinical-trials related detail is captured in the title: "Independent Clinical Trial Not Allowed." In practical terms, Scholars supported under this K12 should not be leading their own independent clinical trials as the trial principal investigator. However, the announcement explicitly permits Scholars to gain research experience by participating in a clinical trial that is led by another investigator, as long as that experience is part of their broader research and career development plan. This creates room for meaningful clinical research exposure while keeping the K12s main intent centered on mentored development and preparation for independence.
Eligibility to apply is broad and includes many types of U.S.-based organizations and governmental entities. Eligible applicants 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 that are not federally recognized governments; public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities; nonprofits with and without 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education); for-profit organizations (other than small businesses); small businesses; and other organizations. The announcement also highlights additional eligible applicant categories such as Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions, AANAPISI institutions, 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, and U.S. territories or possessions. At the same time, it clearly states that non-domestic (non-U.S.) entities (foreign organizations and foreign institutions) are not eligible to apply, and foreign components of U.S. organizations are not eligible either.
Administratively, this is a discretionary grant funding mechanism under the K12 institutional career development program structure, listed under CFDA number 93.847, with a health-related activity category (Food and Nutrition, Health). The funding opportunity number is RFA-DK-20-001. The opportunity record indicates an award ceiling of $600,000, and the original closing date listed was June 18, 2020, with the announcement created on March 3, 2020. Overall, the FOA is best understood as support for institutions to create a pipeline of well-mentored urological epidemiologists who can grow into independently funded researchers focused on benign urologic conditions, with structured training and mentorship as the central deliverable.Apply for RFA DK 20 001
- The National Institutes of Health in the food and nutrition, health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Urological Epidemiology (UroEpi) Institutional Research Career Development Program (K12 - Independent Clinical Trial Not Allowed)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.847.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2020-03-03.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2020-06-18. (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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What is the Urological Epidemiology (UroEpi) Institutional Research Career Development Program?
The Urological Epidemiology (UroEpi) Institutional Research Career Development Program is an NIH funding opportunity from the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) that supports institutional K12 career development programs focused on the epidemiology of benign (non-cancer) urological conditions.
What is the main purpose of this K12 program?
The core purpose is to help institutions build structured, mentored training environments that prepare early-career researchers to launch independent careers studying the distribution, determinants, and outcomes of non-cancer urologic conditions in ways that align with NIDDK's mission.
What does the program aim to produce or deliver?
The central deliverable is an organized institutional career development program (not just a set of individual projects). The program is intended to create a pipeline of well-mentored urological epidemiologists who can progress into independently funded research leaders.
Who are the "Scholars" in this program?
Scholars are early-career researchers supported by the institutional program who already hold research and/or clinical doctoral degrees, including MD, PhD, MD/PhD, and DrPH.
What types of degrees are expected for Scholars?
The program is designed for individuals with doctoral-level research and/or clinical degrees such as MD, PhD, MD/PhD, and DrPH.
What kinds of support are Scholars expected to receive?
Scholars are expected to receive protected time, mentorship, and access to research infrastructure, along with structured training activities designed to build the skills needed to become independent investigators in urological epidemiology.
Is this funding meant to support specific research projects or a training program?
The emphasis is on rigorous research training and career development rather than simply supporting isolated projects. Applications should describe an organized program that includes leadership, mentoring, training activities, and plans to recruit and support Scholars through the transition to independence.
What research area does this program focus on?
The program focuses on the epidemiology of benign urological conditions, including studying their distribution, determinants, and outcomes (as opposed to cancer-related urologic conditions).
What does "Independent Clinical Trial Not Allowed" mean for Scholars?
Scholars supported under this K12 should not be leading their own independent clinical trials as the clinical trial principal investigator (PI).
Can Scholars participate in clinical trials at all?
Yes. The announcement explicitly permits Scholars to gain research experience by participating in a clinical trial led by another investigator, as long as that participation fits within the Scholar's broader research and career development plan.
What should an institutional application include?
The application should describe a structured, mentored career development program, including a leadership team, a mentoring structure, training activities, and a plan for recruiting, supporting, and transitioning Scholars toward independent funding and research leadership.
What types of organizations are eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad and includes many U.S.-based organizations and governmental entities, such as 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; and U.S. territories or possessions.
Are nonprofits eligible to apply?
Yes. Eligible applicants include nonprofits with and without 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education).
Are for-profit organizations eligible to apply?
Yes. Eligible applicants include for-profit organizations (other than small businesses) as well as small businesses.
Are tribal entities eligible to apply?
Yes. Eligible applicants include federally recognized Native American tribal governments and tribal organizations that are not federally recognized governments.
Are housing authorities eligible to apply?
Yes. Eligible applicants include public housing authorities and Indian housing authorities.
Are faith-based or community-based organizations eligible?
Yes. The announcement highlights faith-based or community-based organizations among additional eligible applicant categories.
Are minority-serving institutions included in the eligible categories?
Yes. The announcement highlights additional eligible applicant categories such as Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions, AANAPISI institutions, Hispanic-serving institutions, Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), and Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs).
Are federal agencies eligible to apply?
Yes. The announcement identifies eligible federal agencies among the additional eligible applicant categories.
Are non-U.S. (foreign) organizations eligible to apply?
No. Non-domestic (non-U.S.) entities, including foreign organizations and foreign institutions, are not eligible to apply.
Are foreign components of U.S. organizations eligible?
No. Foreign components of U.S. organizations are not eligible.
What is the funding mechanism for this opportunity?
This is a discretionary grant using the K12 institutional career development program structure.
Which NIH institute is sponsoring this opportunity?
The sponsoring NIH institute is the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK).
What is the Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) number?
The funding opportunity number is RFA-DK-20-001.
What is the CFDA number associated with this program?
The CFDA number listed for this opportunity is 93.847.
Is there an award ceiling listed for this opportunity?
Yes. The opportunity record indicates an award ceiling of $600,000.
What was the original closing date for this opportunity?
The original closing date listed was June 18, 2020.
When was the announcement created?
The announcement was created on March 3, 2020.
How is this opportunity categorized administratively?
It is listed as a discretionary grant, with a health-related activity category noted as Food and Nutrition, Health.
In one sentence, what is this program really trying to build?
It is designed to help institutions build a structured pipeline that develops early-career Scholars into independent, NIH-competitive urological epidemiology researchers focused on benign urologic conditions.
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