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NIH Small Research Grant Program (Parent R03 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) is sponsored by National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences (NCATS)/National Institutes of Health (NIH). This parent R03 funding opportunity supports small research projects that can be carried out in a short period of time with limited resources. NCATS's participation emphasizes its interest in supporting foundational or pilot translational research.
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NIH Small Research Grant Program (Parent R03 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) | Research Funding National Institutes of Health NIH Small Research Grant Program (Parent R03 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) 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). R03 Deadlines: Feb.
16, Jun. 16, Oct. 16 .
AIDS Deadlines: Jan. 7, May 7, Sep. 7 .
PA-25-302 Expiration Date: January 08, 2028 Application budgets are limited to $50,000 in direct costs per year. The total project period may not exceed two years. Engineering and Physical Sciences Environmental & Life Sciences Medical - Clinical Science
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Open to a wide range of institutional applicants, including colleges, universities, companies, and other organizations. Specific eligibility requirements are detailed in the full FOA. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows not specified (typically up to $50,000 direct costs per year for up to 2 years). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Applications for NIH Small Research Grant Program (Parent R03 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) are due January 7, 2028. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
NIH Small Research Grant Program (Parent R03 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) is funded by National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences (NCATS)/National Institutes of Health (NIH). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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NCI Continuing Umbrella of Research Experiences (CURE) Academic Career Excellence (ACE) Award (K32) is a grant from the National Cancer Institute (NCI) that funds early postdoctoral fellows from diverse backgrounds, including underrepresented groups, to pursue research training in cancer-related fields. The K32 award supports fellows within 12 months prior to transitioning into, or within the first two years of, a postdoctoral position. The program, operated through NCI's Center to Reduce Cancer Health Disparities (CRCHD), aims to enhance the pool of qualified diverse cancer researchers. Beginning with the June 12, 2025 due date, the CURE ACE Award is available in both Independent Clinical Trial Required and Independent Clinical Trial Not Allowed versions. Eligible applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents at time of award.
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