Limited Competition: Small Grant Program for NIDDK K01/K08/K23/K25 Recipients (R03 Clinical Trial Optional)
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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
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    The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is offering a Limited Competition Small Grant Program aimed at recipients of specific NIDDK career development awards (K01, K08, K23, K25) to support their research during the latter years of their awards. This program is designed to enhance the transition to independent research by allowing these recipients to conduct pilot studies, secondary analyses, and other small projects, which are crucial for generating publications and data necessary for future R01 applications. The grant provides direct costs of up to $75,000 per year for a maximum of two years, with applications required to include a Plan for Enhancing Diverse Perspectives (PEDP) as part of the review process. Interested applicants should note that the submission period opens on January 16, 2025, with subsequent deadlines through January 2028, and can direct inquiries to grantsinfo@nih.gov for further information.

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    The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is offering a Limited Competition Small Grant Program for current recipients of specific NIDDK career development awards (K01, K08, K23, K25) to support their research during the later years of their awards. The program aims to enhance the transition to independent research by allowing these recipients to conduct pilot studies, secondary analyses, and other small projects, facilitating the generation of publications and data crucial for future R01 applications. The grant provides direct costs of up to $75,000 per year for a maximum of two years. Eligible applicants must be actively supported by NIDDK K awards and demonstrate their potential for research independence. A Plan for Enhancing Diverse Perspectives (PEDP) is mandatory and will be part of the application review process. Applications must comply with detailed submission guidelines and are subject to NIH policies. Key timelines for submission open on January 16, 2025, with subsequent deadlines through January 2028. This funding opportunity supports NIDDK's mission to leverage diverse perspectives in research and improve the skill set of emerging independent investigators in fields related to diabetes, digestive, and kidney diseases.
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