The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is offering the NCMRR Early Career Research Award (R03 Clinical Trial Optional) to support early-stage rehabilitation scientists in establishing independent research careers. This grant aims to fund projects that align with the mission of the National Center for Medical Rehabilitation Research (NCMRR), focusing on areas such as chronic injury management, rehabilitation strategy development, and outcome assessment. The award provides a maximum budget of $200,000 over two years for small research projects or secondary data analyses, with an emphasis on promoting diversity among applicants and involving consumers in the research process. Interested applicants must adhere to specific submission protocols, and the application deadline is May 8, 2026. For more information, contact NIH Grants Information at grantsinfo@nih.gov or visit the opportunity's webpage at https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-23-029.html.