The NIH is offering its Small Research Grant Program (R03) to support small-scale research projects. This grant is specifically designed for initiatives that can be completed within a short timeframe and with limited resources. It aims to foster various types of research endeavors, including vital pilot and feasibility studies, in-depth secondary analysis of existing data, and concise, self-contained research projects. Furthermore, the program encourages the development of novel research methodologies and new research technologies. It is important to note that this funding opportunity does not accept applications proposing clinical trials, focusing instead on foundational and developmental research.
Opportunity ID: 357805
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | PA-25-302 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | NIH Small Research Grant Program (Parent R03 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Education Environment Health Income Security and Social Services |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 93.113 — Environmental Health |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Dec 18, 2024 |
| Last Updated Date: | Dec 18, 2024 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 07, 2028 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 07, 2028 |
| Archive Date: | Feb 12, 2028 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $50,000 |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education State governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) City or township governments Independent school districts Special district governments Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Small businesses Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) County governments Private institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on 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. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Institutes of Health |
| 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). |
| Link to Additional Information: | https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-25-302.html |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
NIH Grants Information
grantsinfo@nih.gov Email:grantsinfo@nih.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 357805 Full Announcement-PA-25-302 -> PA-25-302-Full-Announcement.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | NIH Grants Information grantsinfo@nih.gov Email: grantsinfo@nih.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FORMS-I | Use for due dates on or after January 25, 2025 | PKG00289729 | Jan 16, 2025 | Jan 07, 2028 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
357805 RR_SF424_5_0-5.0.pdf
357805 PHS398_CoverPageSupplement_5_0-5.0.pdf
357805 RR_OtherProjectInfo_1_4-1.4.pdf
357805 PerformanceSite_4_0-4.0.pdf
357805 RR_KeyPersonExpanded_4_0-4.0.pdf
357805 PHS398_ResearchPlan_5_0-5.0.pdf
357805 PHSHumanSubjectsAndClinicalTrialsInfo_3_0-3.0.pdf
Optional forms
357805 RR_Budget_3_0-3.0.pdf
357805 RR_SubawardBudget30_3_0-3.0.pdf
357805 PHS398_ModularBudget_1_2-1.2.pdf
357805 PHS_AssignmentRequestForm_4_0-4.0.pdf