§ Federal grant opportunity · PA-25-302
NIH Small Research Grant Program (Parent R03 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
National Institutes of Health is accepting applications for NIH Small Research Grant Program (Parent R03 Clinical Trial Not Allowed). The deadline is January 7, 2028 and the published award range is $50K.
Key facts
- Funder
- National Institutes of Health
- Application deadline
- January 7, 2028
- Award range
- $50K
- 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.
- Geography
- United States
- Focus areas
- Education, Environment, Health, Human Services
- Opportunity number
- PA-25-302
Program overview
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).
How to apply
- Confirm your organization meets the eligibility criteria above.
- Read the full funding opportunity announcement from National Institutes of Health.
- Draft your narrative against the funder's stated priorities and review criteria.
- Submit before January 7, 2028, allowing time for registration and validation.
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