The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has released a funding opportunity titled “Limited Competition: Small Grant Program for the NCATS Clinical and Translational Science Award (CTSA) Program (R03 Clinical Trial Optional)” under the number PAR-24-042. This discretionary grant aims to enhance the capabilities of NCATS CTSA Program KL2 scholars and recipients of diversity and re-entry supplements supported by the CTSA Program. The R03 grants are designed to support a variety of clinical and translational science research projects, including pilot studies, secondary data analysis, and development of research methodology.
With an award ceiling of $50,000, the R03 grant is intended to support short-term research projects that can provide preliminary data to support subsequent R01 or equivalent application submissions. The program is open to a wide range of applicants, including public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, native American tribal governments, small businesses, nonprofits, and private institutions of higher education. This initiative is crucial in supporting emerging academic translational scientists in their journey towards becoming fully independent researchers, thereby contributing to advancements in clinical and translational science.
Opportunity ID: 351101
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | PAR-24-042 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Limited Competition: Small Grant Program for the NCATS Clinical and Translational Science Award (CTSA) Program (R03 Clinical Trial Optional) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Health |
| Category Explanation: | |
| Expected Number of Awards: | |
| CFDA Number(s): | 93.350 — National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Nov 22, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Nov 22, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Oct 19, 2026 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Oct 19, 2026 |
| Archive Date: | Nov 24, 2026 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | |
| Award Ceiling: | $50,000 |
| Award Floor: | $ |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Small businesses Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Independent school districts Private institutions of higher education State governments For profit organizations other than small businesses Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) Special district governments County governments City or township governments |
| 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; Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organizations) are not eligible to apply. Non-domestic (non-U.S.) components of U.S. Organizations are not eligible to apply. Foreign components, as defined in the NIH Grants Policy Statement, are allowed. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Institutes of Health |
| Description: | The purpose of this FOA is to enhance the capability of NCATS CTSA Program KL2 scholars and recipients of diversity and re-entry supplements supported by the CTSA Program to conduct research as they complete the transition to fully independent academic translational scientists. These R03 grants will support different clinical and translational science research projects, including pilot and feasibility studies; secondary data analysis of existing data; small, self-contained research projects; development of research methodology; and development of new research technology. Research proposed in the R03 application may or may not include patient-oriented research. The R03 is, therefore, intended to support research projects that can be carried out in a short period of time with limited resources and that provide preliminary data to support submission of a subsequent R01, or equivalent, application. |
| Link to Additional Information: | https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-24-042.html |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: NIH Grants Information
grantsinfo@nih.gov |