NICHD Small Research Grant Program (R03 Clinical Trial Required)
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Overview

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National Institutes of Health (HHS-NIH11)

Award Range

$0 - $50K

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Income Security and Social Services

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes
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    The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is offering the NICHD Small Research Grant Program (R03 Clinical Trial Required) to support clinical trials aligned with the mission of the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD). This program aims to fund small-scale research projects, including pilot studies and methodological development, with a maximum budget of $50,000 per year for up to two years. The funding is crucial for advancing knowledge in human development fields, particularly in childhood development and rehabilitation medicine. Interested applicants must adhere to specific guidelines and register with Grants.gov and eRA Commons, with the application window opening on January 16, 2025, and closing on January 8, 2028. For further inquiries, applicants can contact NIH Grants Information at grantsinfo@nih.gov.

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    The NICHD Small Research Grant Program (R03 Clinical Trial Required) is issued by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to support clinical trials falling within the NICHD's mission. This program funds small-scale research projects that can be executed quickly and with limited resources. Eligible projects include pilot studies, secondary data analyses, and methodological development. Applications are invited from a variety of organizations, including higher education institutions and nonprofit organizations, with a maximum budget of $50,000 per year for up to two years. The initial posting date for applications is January 16, 2025, with multiple review cycles throughout the year culminating with an expiration date of January 8, 2028. Applicants must adhere strictly to the provided guidelines and ensure registration with relevant systems such as Grants.gov and eRA Commons. The funding opportunity aims to address significant issues in human development fields, including childhood development and rehabilitation medicine. Submitted applications will be judged on scientific merit and feasibility, including innovation and rigor in research design. Overall, this opportunity represents an essential funding mechanism for advancing knowledge in vital health areas through innovative clinical research.
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