At a glance
NIH Small Research Grant Program (Parent R03 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) is a federal competitive grant from National Institutes of Health for the science & technology sector. Funding is up to $50K. Eligible applicants: Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification); City or township governments; Private institutions of higher education; Independent school districts; Nonprofits that do not hav. The application deadline is January 7, 2028. Apply via the official listing at www.grants.gov.
- Amount
- Up to $50K
- Deadline
- Jan 7, 2028
- Type
- Competitive
- Status
- Open
About this program
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).
Who can apply
Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification); City or township governments; Private institutions of higher education; Independent school districts; Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities; Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Public and State controlled institutions of higher education; County governments; Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized); Special district governments; Small businesses; State governments; For profit organizations other than small businesses; Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments). 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.
How to apply
Apply through Grants.gov using funding opportunity number PA-25-302. Register your organization (SAM.gov + Grants.gov) before the deadline, then submit the application package listed in the official notice.
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