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), through the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), has announced a Limited Competition Small Grant Program (R03) aimed at supporting K01, K08, K23, and K25 awardees. This program provides NIDDK-supported recipients the opportunity to apply for small grant support during the latter years of their career development awards, with the objective of enhancing their research capabilities and facilitating their transition to independent investigator status. The funding, which can support grants of up to $75,000 annually for a maximum of two years, is intended for pilot studies, feasibility projects, or secondary data analyses, aligning with the NIH's mission to promote scientific research that advances public health. Interested applicants must submit their proposals by September 7, 2025, and can reach out to NIH Grants Information at grantsinfo@nih.gov for further inquiries.

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    The National Institutes of Health (NIH), through the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), has announced a Limited Competition Small Grant Program (R03) aimed at supporting K01, K08, K23, and K25 awardees. This program provides NIDDK-supported recipients the opportunity to apply for small grant support during the latter years of their career development awards. The initiative seeks to enhance the recipients' research capabilities and facilitate their transition to independent investigator status. The funding is intended for pilot studies, feasibility projects, or secondary data analyses, and can support grants of up to $75,000 annually for a maximum of two years. Eligible applicants include higher education institutions, nonprofits, for-profit organizations, and government entities. However, the program is strictly limited to current K awardees who have not yet succeeded in competing for an R01 or equivalent grant. Applications must be well-structured and adhere to specific guidelines regarding format, submission processes, and required information. This funding initiative aligns with the NIH's mission to promote scientific research that advances public health, marking a concerted effort to develop early-career researchers into fully independent investigators.
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