Opportunity Information: Apply for PAR 16 148
Apply for PAR 16 148
- The HHS-NIH11 in the food and nutrition, health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Limited Competition: Small Grant Program for NIDDK K01/K08/K23 Recipients (R03)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.847,.
- This funding opportunity was created on Mar 22, 2016 and posted on Mar 22, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 07, 2019. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $50,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: State governments, County governments, City or township governments, Special district governments, Independent school districts, Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized), Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments), Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Private institutions of higher education, For profit organizations other than small businesses, Small businesses, Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Opportunity Summary:
The Limited Competition: Small Grant Program for NIDDK K01/K08/K23 Recipients (R03) (Funding Opportunity Number PAR 16-148) is a National Institutes of Health opportunity run through the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK). It is designed specifically for investigators who already hold an NIDDK-supported career development award (K01, K08, or K23) and are approaching the end of that mentored phase. The main purpose is to give these K award recipients a small, targeted pot of research support during the final two years of their K award so they can strengthen their research trajectory and be better positioned to move into fully independent investigator status.
This program uses the NIH R03 "Small Grant" mechanism, which is intended for projects that are narrow in scope, relatively quick to complete, and feasible with limited funds. Within that framework, NIDDK signals that appropriate R03 projects can include pilot and feasibility studies, secondary analyses of existing datasets, small self-contained research projects, development or refinement of research methodology, and early development of new research technologies. The emphasis is on work that can realistically be completed over a short time horizon and that produces credible preliminary data or proof-of-concept results that can later underpin a larger NIH proposal, such as an R01 or an equivalent independent research grant application.
In practical terms, this opportunity is meant to fill a common gap at the end of mentored training: a period when a clinician-scientist or developing investigator may need focused funds to generate additional data, validate an approach, test recruitment or measurement strategies, or otherwise de-risk a future larger study. By restricting eligibility to current NIDDK K01/K08/K23 awardees and limiting applications to the last two years of the K award, the program keeps its focus on accelerating the transition from mentored research to independence, rather than serving as a general small-grants competition.
The listing indicates the opportunity is a discretionary grant within the federal Health and Nutrition/Health activity area and is associated with CFDA numbers 93.847. The award ceiling shown is $50,000, reflecting the small-scale nature of the R03 mechanism in this particular announcement. The opportunity was posted March 22, 2016, with a closing date of May 7, 2019 (both the original and current closing dates are shown as May 7, 2019 in the provided source). The sponsoring agency is identified as HHS-NIH.
Eligibility in the source data is broad at the organizational level and includes various government entities, public and private institutions of higher education, tribal governments and organizations, nonprofits (including 501(c)(3) and non-501(c)(3)), for-profit organizations other than small businesses, and small businesses, with an additional catch-all category noting that further clarification may exist in the full eligibility text. That said, the defining practical eligibility constraint for this specific limited competition is not the institution type but the applicant’s status as an NIDDK-supported K01, K08, or K23 recipient applying during the final two years of their K award. Overall, the grant is positioned as a strategic bridge: modest resources aimed at producing timely, fundable results that strengthen an investigator’s next step toward a larger independent NIH research award.
FAQs: Limited Competition Small Grant Program for NIDDK K01/K08/K23 Recipients (R03) - PAR 16-148
What is this funding opportunity?
This is a National Institutes of Health (NIH) funding opportunity titled "Limited Competition: Small Grant Program for NIDDK K01/K08/K23 Recipients (R03)" with Funding Opportunity Number PAR 16-148. It is run through the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), part of HHS-NIH.
What is the main purpose of this program?
The purpose is to provide a small, targeted amount of research support to investigators who already hold an NIDDK-supported career development award (K01, K08, or K23) and are nearing the end of their mentored phase. The goal is to help them strengthen their research trajectory and improve their readiness to transition into fully independent investigator status.
Who is this opportunity designed for?
It is designed specifically for investigators who already have an NIDDK-supported K01, K08, or K23 award and are approaching the end of that award's mentored period.
Why is this described as a "limited competition"?
It is limited because eligibility is restricted to current NIDDK K01/K08/K23 awardees, and applications are limited to the last two years of the K award. The focus is on accelerating the transition from mentored research to independence rather than operating as a general small-grants program.
What grant mechanism does this opportunity use?
This program uses the NIH R03 "Small Grant" mechanism, which supports projects that are narrow in scope, relatively quick to complete, and feasible with limited funds.
What kinds of projects are considered appropriate for this R03 program?
Within the R03 framework, NIDDK indicates that appropriate projects may include:
- Pilot and feasibility studies
- Secondary analyses of existing datasets
- Small, self-contained research projects
- Development or refinement of research methodology
- Early development of new research technologies
What is the program trying to produce or enable?
The emphasis is on work that can be completed over a short time horizon and that generates credible preliminary data or proof-of-concept results. These results are intended to support a future, larger NIH application such as an R01 or an equivalent independent research grant.
How does this program help at the end of a K award?
It is positioned to fill a common gap at the end of mentored training when a developing investigator may need focused funds to generate additional data, validate an approach, test recruitment or measurement strategies, or otherwise reduce uncertainty ("de-risk") before pursuing a larger independent study.
When can a K award recipient apply?
Based on the provided description, the application is intended to be submitted during the final two years of the investigator's NIDDK-supported K01, K08, or K23 award.
How much funding is available under this opportunity?
The award ceiling shown is $50,000, reflecting the small-scale nature of this R03 announcement.
What is the activity area associated with this grant listing?
The listing identifies the opportunity as a discretionary grant in the federal Health and Nutrition / Health activity area.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA number 93.847.
Which agency is sponsoring this opportunity?
The sponsoring agency is identified as HHS-NIH, and the opportunity is run through the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK).
When was this opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on March 22, 2016.
What is the closing date for this opportunity?
The closing date shown is May 7, 2019 (the source indicates both the original and current closing dates as May 7, 2019).
What types of organizations are eligible at the organizational level?
The source data indicates broad organizational eligibility, including:
- Various government entities
- Public and private institutions of higher education
- Tribal governments and tribal organizations
- Nonprofits (including 501(c)(3) and non-501(c)(3))
- For-profit organizations other than small businesses
- Small businesses
- A catch-all note indicating additional clarification may exist in the full eligibility text
Is organizational eligibility the main limiting factor for this program?
No. While organizational eligibility is broad, the defining practical constraint for this limited competition is the applicant's status as an NIDDK-supported K01, K08, or K23 recipient applying during the final two years of their K award.
What is the overall strategic role of this R03 in an investigator's funding pathway?
It is positioned as a bridge: modest resources meant to produce timely, fundable results that strengthen the investigator's next step toward a larger independent NIH research award.
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| Promoting Organ and Tissue Donation Among Diverse Populations (R01) Apply for RFA DK 16 022 Funding Number: RFA DK 16 022 Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health Category: Food and Nutrition, Health Funding Amount: $150,000 |
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