NIH Small Research Grant Program (Parent R03 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
NIH small, short-term research projects with limited budgets, including pilot studies, secondary data analyses, small self-contained studies, methods development, and new research technology development, with no clinical trials.
⚑ Clinical trials not allowed · Foreign organizations are eligible · Short project period and limited funds; ceiling $50,000
Unit fits — one characterization, each unit's own rules
| IPPRA | 84 strong | portfolio topic: public_health; social/behavioral work is substantial; funds basic research |
| Physical Sciences & Engineering (demo) | 80 strong | technical depth: substantial; funds basic research |
| Tom Love Innovation Hub | 10 none | deep-tech content; no commercialization signal |
Description
The NIH Small Research Grant Program supports small research projects that can be carried out in a short period of time with limited resources. This program supports different types of projects including pilot and feasibility studies; secondary analysis of existing data; small, self-contained research projects; development of research methodology; and development of new research technology. This Notice of Funding Opportunity does not accept applications proposing clinical trial(s).
Eligibility
Other Eligible Applicants include the following: Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions; Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISISs); Eligible Agencies of the Federal Government; Faith-based or Community-based Organizations; Hispanic-serving Institutions; Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs); Indian/Native American Tribal Governments (Other than Federally Recognized); Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organizations); Regional Organizations; Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs) ; U.S. Territory or Possession.
Apply
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