# NIH Small Research Grant Program (Parent R03 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/pa-25-302-nih-small-research-grant-program-parent-r03-clinical/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/357805

> National Institutes of Health is offering grants of up to $50,000 to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes, small businesses and businesses. Applications close on January 7, 2028.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | PA-25-302 |
| Agency | National Institutes of Health |
| Status | Open |
| Deadline | January 7, 2028 |
| Award ceiling | $50,000 |
| Award floor | not stated |
| Expected awards | not stated |
| Total funding | not stated |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 93.113, 93.143, 93.172, 93.233, 93.242, 93.273, 93.279, 93.286, 93.310, 93.837, 93.838, 93.839, 93.840, 93.853, 93.855, 93.865, 93.866, 93.879 |

## Who can apply

- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Special district governments
- Independent school districts
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities
- Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- For profit organizations other than small businesses
- Small businesses
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

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.

## What the grant funds

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).

## Questions people ask

### Who can apply for NIH Small Research Grant Program (Parent R03 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)?

National Institutes of Health accepts applications from nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes, small businesses and businesses. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

### What is the deadline for NIH Small Research Grant Program (Parent R03 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)?

Closes January 7, 2028 (433 days left). Confirm the date and time in the official notice on Grants.gov.

### How much funding is available?

Awards of up to $50,000 each.