Limited Competition: Small Grant Program for NHLBI K01/K08/K23/K25 Recipients (R03 Clinical Trial Optional)
ID: 344078Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

National Institutes of Health (HHS-NIH11)

Award Range

$0 - $75K

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Health

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/344078

Additional Information

http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-HL-24-005.html
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    Description

    The National Institutes of Health (NIH), through the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), has announced a Limited Competition Small Grant Program aimed at supporting recipients of NHLBI K01, K08, K23, and K25 awards. This funding opportunity (R03) is designed to provide small grants to enhance research capabilities and facilitate the transition of K awardees into independent research roles, with projects focusing on pilot studies, proof of concept studies, and methodological innovations that can be completed within two years. The total budget commitment for this initiative is up to $4.8 million for FY2025 and FY2026, with individual grants capped at $75,000 per year. Interested applicants can find more information and apply by the deadline of January 7, 2026, by contacting NIH Grants Information at grantsinfo@nih.gov or visiting the official announcement at https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-HL-24-005.html.

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    The Department of Health and Human Services, through the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and specifically the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), has announced a Limited Competition Small Grant Program for recipients of NHLBI K01, K08, K23, and K25 awards. This funding opportunity (R03) aims to provide small grants to enhance research capabilities and support early-stage independent investigations that can be completed within two years with limited resources. Eligible applicants include current and recently completed K award recipients, with projects focusing on pilot studies, proof of concept studies, and methodological innovations. Funding announcements detail a total budget commitment of up to $4.8 million for FY2025 and FY2026, with individual grants capped at $75,000 per year. Applications will undergo a rigorous peer review process assessing significance and potential impact. Essentially, this initiative seeks to facilitate the transition of K awardees into independent research roles, ultimately bolstering the nation's biomedical research workforce by supporting diverse and capable investigators.
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