Opportunity Information: Apply for PA 19 195
The Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) Individual Predoctoral Fellowship (Parent F31), Funding Opportunity Number PA-19-195, is an NIH discretionary grant mechanism designed to support promising predoctoral students while they complete mentored dissertation research in health-related scientific fields. The core aim is to provide individualized training under the close guidance of an accomplished faculty sponsor (and, when appropriate, a co-sponsor), so that the fellow develops stronger research skills, a clearer scientific trajectory, and the foundation needed to grow into a productive, independent research scientist. In practice, the fellowship is meant to align tightly with the applicant's dissertation project, and the training plan is expected to add clear value beyond the standard doctoral curriculum by sharpening the applicant's research capabilities, professional development, and long-term potential.
A central expectation of the F31 is that the proposed mentored research and training are directly connected to the missions of the participating NIH Institutes and Centers. The application should therefore be framed within a health-relevant scientific area that matches NIH priorities, and it should explain how the training environment, mentoring team, and research experiences will strengthen the applicant's ability to conduct rigorous, impactful research. Although the opportunity supports substantial research activity as part of the dissertation, it is fundamentally a training-focused award, emphasizing structured mentorship and a thoughtful plan for developing research independence over the course of doctoral study.
This FOA places specific limits on clinical trial leadership. Applicants are not allowed to propose leading an independent clinical trial, a clinical trial feasibility study, or an ancillary clinical trial as the main thrust of their fellowship project. However, the FOA does allow applicants to gain research experience within a clinical trial as long as the trial is led by the sponsor or co-sponsor. In other words, a fellow can participate in clinical trial-related research and training activities, but the fellowship application cannot position the predoctoral fellow as the person directing the trial.
In terms of eligibility, the NIH lists a broad range of organizational applicants that may submit, including public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations (both with and without 501(c)(3) status), for-profit organizations other than small businesses, small businesses, and other eligible entities. The FOA also explicitly highlights additional eligible applicant categories such as Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions, Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISIs), eligible agencies of the federal government, Hispanic-serving institutions, Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), and Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs). The sponsoring agency is the National Institutes of Health, and the funding activity is categorized broadly under areas that include education and health, reflecting the fellowship's emphasis on research training and workforce development in biomedical, behavioral, clinical, and related health sciences.
Administrative details in the provided listing include an original closing date of July 8, 2020, and a creation date of February 22, 2019. The listing also associates the opportunity with multiple CFDA numbers (now commonly referenced as assistance listing numbers), indicating participation by multiple NIH components and the wide scope of health-related scientific domains that can be supported under the Parent F31 umbrella. While the source data does not specify an award ceiling or expected number of awards, the overall structure signals that applicants should treat the fellowship as a competitive, mentored training award where the strength of the candidate, the quality of the sponsor and training environment, and the clarity and feasibility of the training plan and dissertation research are central to the proposal.Apply for PA 19 195
- The National Institutes of Health in the education, environment, food and nutrition, health, income security and social services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) Individual Predoctoral Fellowship (Parent F31)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.113, 93.121, 93.172, 93.173, 93.213, 93.233, 93.242, 93.273, 93.307, 93.351, 93.398, 93.837, 93.838, 93.839, 93.840, 93.846, 93.847, 93.853, 93.865, 93.866, 93.879.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2019-02-22.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2020-07-08. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, 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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FAQs: Ruth L. Kirschstein NRSA Individual Predoctoral Fellowship (Parent F31) - PA-19-195
What is this grant opportunity?
This opportunity is the Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) Individual Predoctoral Fellowship (Parent F31), Funding Opportunity Number PA-19-195. It is a National Institutes of Health (NIH) discretionary grant mechanism intended to support promising predoctoral students as they complete mentored dissertation research in health-related scientific fields.
Who is the sponsoring agency?
The sponsoring agency is the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
What is the main purpose of the Parent F31 fellowship?
The core purpose is training. The fellowship is meant to provide individualized research training under close guidance from an accomplished faculty sponsor (and, if appropriate, a co-sponsor). The intent is to strengthen the fellow's research skills, clarify their scientific trajectory, and build a foundation for becoming a productive, independent research scientist.
Is this award mainly for research or mainly for training?
Although it supports substantial dissertation research activity, it is fundamentally a training-focused award. NIH emphasizes structured mentorship and a thoughtful plan for developing research independence during doctoral study.
How should the project relate to my dissertation?
The fellowship is expected to align tightly with the applicant's dissertation project. The proposed mentored research and training should directly support the dissertation research while clearly advancing the applicant's training and long-term development.
What does NIH expect from the training plan?
The training plan is expected to add clear value beyond the standard doctoral curriculum. It should show how the mentored experiences, professional development, and structured guidance will sharpen research capabilities and support the applicant's longer-term potential and path toward research independence.
How important is the sponsor (and co-sponsor) on an F31 application?
The FOA places strong emphasis on close guidance by an accomplished faculty sponsor and, when appropriate, a co-sponsor. The mentoring team and training environment are central features of the application because the award is designed around mentored training and development.
Do I need to align my application with NIH priorities?
Yes. A central expectation is that the proposed mentored research and training are directly connected to the missions of participating NIH Institutes and Centers. The application should be framed within a health-relevant scientific area that matches NIH priorities.
What fields or topics does the Parent F31 support?
The listing describes the fellowship as supporting mentored dissertation research and training in health-related scientific fields. It is positioned broadly across NIH, reflecting biomedical, behavioral, clinical, and related health sciences workforce development and training.
Can I propose a clinical trial as part of my F31 project?
There are specific restrictions. Applicants are not allowed to propose leading an independent clinical trial, a clinical trial feasibility study, or an ancillary clinical trial as the main thrust of the fellowship project.
Can I participate in a clinical trial during the fellowship?
Yes, participation is allowed as a training experience, as long as the clinical trial is led by the sponsor or co-sponsor. The key limitation is that the application cannot position the predoctoral fellow as the person directing the trial.
What are examples of clinical trial activities that are not allowed as the main project?
Based on the FOA description, the fellow cannot be proposed as the leader of (1) an independent clinical trial, (2) a clinical trial feasibility study, or (3) an ancillary clinical trial as the main thrust of the fellowship.
Who can submit an application as the organizational applicant?
The NIH lists a broad range of eligible organizational applicants, including:
- Public and state-controlled institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- Nonprofit organizations (with or without 501(c)(3) status)
- For-profit organizations other than small businesses
- Small businesses
- Other eligible entities
Are minority-serving institutions and certain special categories explicitly included?
Yes. The FOA explicitly 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)
- Eligible agencies of the federal government
What kinds of factors are implied to matter most in competitiveness?
While the listing does not provide a detailed review rubric, it signals that applicants should treat the Parent F31 as a competitive mentored training award where the strength of the candidate, the quality of the sponsor and training environment, and the clarity and feasibility of the training plan and dissertation research are central to the proposal.
Is there an award ceiling or a stated expected number of awards?
Not in the information provided. The source data does not specify an award ceiling or the expected number of awards.
What are the key administrative dates shown in the listing?
The listing includes a creation date of February 22, 2019, and an original closing date of July 8, 2020.
Does the listing indicate participation by multiple NIH components?
Yes. The listing associates the opportunity with multiple CFDA numbers (now commonly referenced as assistance listing numbers), which indicates participation by multiple NIH components and the wide scope of health-related scientific domains that can be supported under the Parent F31 umbrella.
What broad categories does this funding activity fall under?
The funding activity is categorized broadly under areas that include education and health, reflecting the fellowship's emphasis on research training and workforce development.
How should I position the research environment in the application?
The FOA expects applicants to explain how the training environment, mentoring team, and research experiences will strengthen the applicant's ability to conduct rigorous, impactful research, and support their development toward research independence.
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