Opportunity Information: Apply for PAR 23 108
The NIH Career Enhancement Award to Advance Research on Firearm Injury and Mortality Prevention (K18, Independent Clinical Trial Not Allowed), funding opportunity number PAR-23-108, is a discretionary NIH grant designed for experienced, independent investigators who want to pivot, broaden, or substantially strengthen their research programs by building expertise specifically in firearm injury and mortality prevention. The central idea is not to fund an established firearms research program from scratch, but to help accomplished researchers from other areas gain the skills, methods, and scientific grounding they need to contribute effectively to this field in a way that complements, but goes beyond, what they already do.
This K18 mechanism emphasizes career development through targeted research training and mentored learning experiences paired with a small-scale research project. Applicants are expected to use the award period to acquire new competencies (for example, conceptual frameworks, methodological approaches, data strategies, analytic techniques, community-engaged approaches, or implementation and policy research skills) that position them to conduct rigorous firearm injury and mortality prevention research going forward. In practice, the award supports a structured plan that combines professional development with a focused project that is feasible at modest scale and clearly aligned with skill acquisition rather than serving as a large, standalone research trial.
A key boundary of this opportunity is captured in the label "Independent Clinical Trial Not Allowed." That means the supported work should not propose an applicant-led clinical trial as the primary activity under this award. The program is oriented toward research training, career enhancement, and smaller research efforts that build capability, rather than running an independent clinical trial.
Eligibility is broad at the organizational level and is aligned with typical NIH grant applicant categories. Eligible applicants include a wide range of U.S.-based entities such as state, county, and local governments; special district governments; independent school districts; public housing authorities and Indian housing authorities; public and state-controlled institutions of higher education; private institutions of higher education; federally recognized Native American tribal governments; and Native American tribal organizations that are not federally recognized. The opportunity is also open to nonprofits (both with and without 501(c)(3) status), for-profit organizations other than small businesses, small businesses, and other eligible organizations. NIH also highlights inclusion of institutions and organizations that serve historically underrepresented communities, including Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions, Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISI), Hispanic-serving Institutions, Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), and Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs), as well as faith-based or community-based organizations, regional organizations, eligible federal agencies, tribal governments other than federally recognized entities, and U.S. territories or possessions.
At the same time, the announcement makes clear that non-U.S. participation is restricted. 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 in NIH policy) are not allowed. In short, the applicant organization and the work supported under the award must be domestic, without foreign components.
The opportunity is categorized under education and health and is associated with multiple CFDA numbers (93.213, 93.242, 93.279, 93.307, 93.313, 93.361, 93.866), reflecting NIH involvement across institutes and programs that support research training and health-related science. The original closing date listed for this opportunity was 2023-03-17, and the posting indicates it was created on 2023-01-30. The summary information provided does not specify an award ceiling or the expected number of awards.
Overall, this K18 is best understood as a mid-career or senior-career on-ramp into firearm injury and mortality prevention research for established investigators: it funds a deliberate period of skill-building and guided research experience, plus a contained project that demonstrates and reinforces those new competencies, with the goal of enabling sustained, high-quality contributions to this public health research area after the award ends.Apply for PAR 23 108
- The National Institutes of Health in the education, health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Career Enhancement Award to Advance Research on Firearm Injury and Mortality Prevention (K18 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): 93.213, 93.242, 93.279, 93.307, 93.313, 93.361, 93.866.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2023-01-30.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2023-03-17. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- 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.
[Watch] Creating a grant proposal using the step-by-step wizard inside the applicant portal:
FAQs: NIH Career Enhancement Award to Advance Research on Firearm Injury and Mortality Prevention (K18) - PAR-23-108
What is this funding opportunity?
This opportunity is the NIH Career Enhancement Award to Advance Research on Firearm Injury and Mortality Prevention (K18, Independent Clinical Trial Not Allowed), funding opportunity number PAR-23-108. It is a discretionary NIH grant focused on helping experienced, independent investigators build expertise in firearm injury and mortality prevention.
What is the main goal of the K18 under PAR-23-108?
The main goal is career enhancement: supporting established researchers who want to pivot, broaden, or substantially strengthen their research programs by gaining the skills, methods, and scientific grounding needed to contribute effectively to firearm injury and mortality prevention research.
Who is this award intended for?
It is intended for experienced, independent investigators (often mid-career or senior-career) who have an existing research track record in another area and want a structured on-ramp into firearm injury and mortality prevention research.
Is this meant to start and fund a full firearm research program from scratch?
No. The central idea is not to fund an established firearms research program from scratch. Instead, it supports accomplished investigators from other areas in gaining targeted competencies so they can add firearm injury and mortality prevention work to their research in a way that complements, but also meaningfully extends beyond, their prior expertise.
What kinds of activities does the K18 support?
The award emphasizes career development through targeted research training and mentored learning experiences paired with a small-scale research project. The plan is expected to combine professional development with a focused project that is feasible at a modest scale and clearly aligned with skill acquisition.
What is the role of the research project in this K18?
The research project is meant to be contained and closely tied to the new skills the investigator is developing. It should demonstrate and reinforce the newly acquired competencies rather than function as a large, standalone research effort.
What kinds of new competencies are applicants expected to develop?
Applicants are expected to use the award period to acquire new competencies relevant to firearm injury and mortality prevention research. Examples mentioned include conceptual frameworks, methodological approaches, data strategies, analytic techniques, community-engaged approaches, and implementation and policy research skills.
What does "Independent Clinical Trial Not Allowed" mean for this opportunity?
It means the supported work should not propose an applicant-led (independent) clinical trial as the primary activity under this award. The program is oriented toward training, career enhancement, mentored learning, and smaller research efforts intended to build capability, not running an independent clinical trial.
Can an applicant propose a clinical trial as the main component of the K18?
No. Based on the "Independent Clinical Trial Not Allowed" boundary described in the opportunity summary, an applicant should not propose an applicant-led clinical trial as the primary activity under this K18.
What types of organizations are eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad at the organizational level and aligns with typical NIH applicant categories. Eligible applicants include a wide range of U.S.-based entities such as state, county, and local governments; special district governments; independent school districts; public housing authorities and Indian housing authorities; public and state-controlled institutions of higher education; and private institutions of higher education.
Are tribal governments and tribal organizations eligible?
Yes. Eligible applicants include federally recognized Native American tribal governments and Native American tribal organizations that are not federally recognized. The summary also highlights tribal governments other than federally recognized entities as included among eligible applicants.
Are nonprofits eligible to apply?
Yes. The opportunity is open to nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status and nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status.
Are for-profit organizations eligible to apply?
Yes. For-profit organizations other than small businesses are listed as eligible, and small businesses are also listed as eligible.
Are U.S. territories or possessions eligible?
Yes. The summary notes inclusion of U.S. territories or possessions among eligible applicants.
Does NIH encourage applications from institutions serving historically underrepresented communities?
Yes. NIH highlights inclusion of institutions and organizations that serve historically underrepresented communities, including Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions, Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISI), Hispanic-serving Institutions, Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), and Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs).
Are faith-based and community-based organizations included as eligible applicants?
Yes. The summary explicitly notes faith-based or community-based organizations as included among eligible applicants.
Are non-U.S. (foreign) organizations allowed to apply?
No. Non-domestic (non-U.S.) entities and foreign institutions are not eligible to apply for this opportunity.
Can a U.S. organization include a non-U.S. component in the project?
No. Non-domestic components of U.S. organizations are not eligible, and foreign components (as defined in NIH policy) are not allowed. In practical terms, both the applicant organization and the work supported under the award must be domestic, without foreign components.
What research area does this opportunity focus on?
The focus is firearm injury and mortality prevention, with an emphasis on building an investigator's capability to conduct rigorous research in this public health area after the award ends.
How should applicants think about the size and scope of the supported project?
The opportunity supports a small-scale, focused project that is feasible at modest scale and is clearly aligned with skill-building. It is not positioned as support for a large research program or a major trial; it is structured as career enhancement paired with a contained research experience.
What categories is this opportunity associated with?
The opportunity is categorized under education and health.
Which CFDA numbers are associated with this opportunity?
The summary lists multiple CFDA numbers associated with the opportunity: 93.213, 93.242, 93.279, 93.307, 93.313, 93.361, and 93.866.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is PAR-23-108.
When was this opportunity created and what was the original closing date?
The posting indicates it was created on 2023-01-30, and the original closing date listed was 2023-03-17.
Does the summary specify the maximum award amount or number of awards?
No. The summary information provided does not specify an award ceiling or the expected number of awards.
What is the intended outcome after the award ends?
The intended outcome is that the investigator is positioned to make sustained, high-quality contributions to firearm injury and mortality prevention research, building on newly acquired methods, frameworks, and approaches developed during the K18 period.
Browse more opportunities from the same category: Education, Health
Next opportunity: BJA FY 23 Improving Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery Outcomes for Adults in Reentry
Previous opportunity: FY23 IIJA Bureau of Land Management Nevada (NV) Invasive and Noxious Plant Management
Applicant Portal:
Are you interested in learning about about how to apply for this government funding opportunity? You can create a free applicant account and receive instant access to our applicant portal that many business owners like you have benefited from.
Apply for PAR 23 108
Applicants also applied for:
Applicants who have applied for this opportunity (PAR 23 108) also looked into and applied for these:
| Funding Opportunity |
|---|
| Accelerating the Pace of Drug Abuse Research Using Existing Data (R21 Clinical Trial Optional) Apply for RFA DA 24 037 Funding Number: RFA DA 24 037 Agency: National Institutes of Health Category: Education, Health Funding Amount: $275,000 |
| Education Activities for Responsible Analyses of Complex, Large-Scale Data (R25- Clinical Trial Not Allowed) Apply for RFA DA 24 027 Funding Number: RFA DA 24 027 Agency: National Institutes of Health Category: Education, Health Funding Amount: $300,000 |
| Leveraging Big Data Science to Elucidate the Mechanisms of HIV Activity and Interaction with Substance Use Disorder (R21 Clinical Trials Not Allowed) Apply for RFA DA 24 009 Funding Number: RFA DA 24 009 Agency: National Institutes of Health Category: Education, Health Funding Amount: $275,000 |
| Leveraging Big Data Science to Elucidate the Mechanisms of HIV Activity and Interaction with Substance Use Disorder (R01 Clinical Trials Not Allowed) Apply for RFA DA 24 008 Funding Number: RFA DA 24 008 Agency: National Institutes of Health Category: Education, Health Funding Amount: $350,000 |
| Advancing Integrated Models (AIM) of Care to Improve Pregnancy Outcomes among Women Who Experience Persistent Disparities (R01 Clinical Trial Optional) Apply for RFA NR 23 002 Funding Number: RFA NR 23 002 Agency: National Institutes of Health Category: Education, Health Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Evaluating the Impact of Pandemic Era related Food and Housing Policies and Programs on Health Outcomes in Health Disparity Populations (R01 Clinical Trial Optional) Apply for RFA NR 23 003 Funding Number: RFA NR 23 003 Agency: National Institutes of Health Category: Education, Health Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Clinical-Community Linkages to Address Social Needs and Social Conditions to Advance Health Equity among Populations Experiencing Health Disparities: The Bridge-to-Care Initiative (R01 Clinical Trial Required) Apply for RFA NR 23 004 Funding Number: RFA NR 23 004 Agency: National Institutes of Health Category: Education, Health Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Ex Vivo Models for Studies at the Intersection of HIV and Poly-Substance Use (R01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) Apply for RFA DA 24 001 Funding Number: RFA DA 24 001 Agency: National Institutes of Health Category: Education, Health Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Genomic Community Resources (U24 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) Apply for PAR 23 124 Funding Number: PAR 23 124 Agency: National Institutes of Health Category: Education, Health Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Addressing the Primary Care Needs of Cancer Survivors (U01 Clinical Trial Required) Apply for RFA CA 23 025 Funding Number: RFA CA 23 025 Agency: National Institutes of Health Category: Education, Health Funding Amount: $750,000 |
| Avenir Award Program for Research on Substance Use Disorders and HIV (DP2 Clinical Trial Optional) Apply for PAR 23 125 Funding Number: PAR 23 125 Agency: National Institutes of Health Category: Education, Health Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Precompetitive Collaboration on Liquid Biopsy for Early Cancer Assessment: Data Management and Coordinating Unit (U24 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) Apply for RFA CA 23 031 Funding Number: RFA CA 23 031 Agency: National Institutes of Health Category: Education, Health Funding Amount: $450,000 |
| Research With Activities Related to Diversity (ReWARD) (R01 Clinical Trial Optional) Apply for PAR 23 122 Funding Number: PAR 23 122 Agency: National Institutes of Health Category: Education, Health Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| NIDA Avant-Garde Program for HIV and Substance Use Disorder Research (DP1 Clinical Trial Optional) Apply for PAR 23 269 Funding Number: PAR 23 269 Agency: National Institutes of Health Category: Education, Health Funding Amount: $700,000 |
| Discovery and Development of Natural Products for Cancer Interception and Prevention (UG3/UH3 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) Apply for RFA CA 23 028 Funding Number: RFA CA 23 028 Agency: National Institutes of Health Category: Education, Health Funding Amount: $250,000 |
| Impacts of climate change across the cancer control continuum (R01 Clinical Trial Optional) Apply for PAR 23 153 Funding Number: PAR 23 153 Agency: National Institutes of Health Category: Education, Health Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Impacts of climate change across the cancer control continuum (R21 Clinical Trial Optional) Apply for PAR 23 152 Funding Number: PAR 23 152 Agency: National Institutes of Health Category: Education, Health Funding Amount: $275,000 |
| Request for Applications (RFA): Revision Applications to Support Research on Prevention and Cessation of Menthol Cigarette Use in Populations that Experience Health Disparities (R01, Clinical Trial Optional) Apply for RFA OD 23 015 Funding Number: RFA OD 23 015 Agency: National Institutes of Health Category: Education, Health Funding Amount: $200,000 |
| Liver Cancer Collaborative Projects with the Liver Cirrhosis Network (U01 Clinical Trial Optional) Apply for RFA CA 23 023 Funding Number: RFA CA 23 023 Agency: National Institutes of Health Category: Education, Health Funding Amount: $200,000 |
| Implementation Science for Cancer Control in People Living with HIV in Low- and Middle-Income Countries (U01 Clinical Trial Optional) Apply for RFA CA 23 033 Funding Number: RFA CA 23 033 Agency: National Institutes of Health Category: Education, Health Funding Amount: $500,000 |
Grant application guides and resources
It is always free to apply for government grants. However the process may be very complex depending on the funding opportunity you are applying for. Let us help you!
Apply for Grants
Inside Our Applicants Portal
Access Applicants Portal
- Grants Repository - Access current and historic funding opportunities with ease. Thousands of funding opportunities are published every week. We can help you sort through the database and find the eligible ones to apply for.
- Applicant Video Guides - The grant application process can be challenging to follow. We can help you with intuitive video guides to speed up the process and eliminate errors in submissions.
- Grant Proposal Wizard - We have developed a network of private funding organizations and investors across the United States. We can reach out and submit your proposal to these contacts to maximize your chances of getting the funding you need.
Premium leads for funding administrators, grant writers, and loan issuers
Thousands of people visit our website for their funding needs every day. When a user creates a grant proposal and files for submission, we pass the information on to funding administrators, grant writers, and government loan issuers.
If you manage government grant programs, provide grant writing services, or issue personal or government loans, we can help you reach your audience.
Learn More
Request more information:
Would you like to learn more about this funding opportunity, similar opportunities to "PAR 23 108", eligibility, application service, and/or application tips? Submit an inquiry below:
Don't forget to subscribe to our grant alerts mailing list to receive weekly alerts on new and updated grant funding opportunities like this one in your email.