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- The National Institutes of Health in the education health income security and social services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "NIH Small Research Grant Program (Parent R03)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.172 Human Genome Research 93.242 Mental Health Research Grants 93.273 Alcohol Research Programs 93.279 Drug Abuse and Addiction Research Programs 93.286 Discovery and Applied Research for Technological Innovations to Improve Human Health 93.361 Nursing Research 93.853 Extramural Research Programs in the Neurosciences and Neurological Disorders 93.855 Allergy and Infectious Diseases Research 93.856 Microbiology and Infectious Diseases Research 93.865 Child Health and Human Development Extramural Research 93.866 Aging Research.
- This funding opportunity was created on Aug 6, 2013 and posted on Jul 22, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 7, 2013. (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: City or township governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Special district governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Small businesses Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities County governments 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 For profit organizations other than small businesses Independent school districts Private institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education State governments.
- Other Eligible Applicants include the following Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions Eligible Agencies of the Federal Government Faith based or Community based Organizations Hispanic serving Institutions Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) Indian/Native American Tribal Governments (Other than Federally Recognized) Regional Organizations Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs) U.S. Territory or Possession Non domestic (non U.S.) Entities (Foreign Institutions) are eligible to apply. Non domestic (non U.S.) components of U.S. Organizations are eligible to apply.
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Opportunity Summary:
The NIH Small Research Grant Program (Parent R03), listed under Funding Opportunity Number PA-11-262, is a discretionary NIH grant mechanism designed to support small, focused research efforts that can be completed relatively quickly and with limited resources. It is aimed at investigator-initiated projects, meaning applicants propose their own research questions and approaches within NIH's broad mission areas rather than responding to a narrowly defined topic. The core idea is to provide a practical funding pathway for early-stage or tightly scoped work that can generate useful preliminary findings, test an idea before pursuing a larger grant, or address a specific research need that does not require a major budget or long project period.
The R03 mechanism is intended to fit several common research situations. It can fund pilot and feasibility studies, which are often used to see whether a concept, intervention, dataset, recruitment approach, or measurement strategy is workable before scaling up. It can also support secondary analysis of existing data, where the value comes from reanalyzing already collected datasets, records, or repositories to answer new questions without the time and cost of new data collection. Another major use is for small, self-contained research projects that are meaningful on their own but limited in scope, such as a short experiment series, a compact observational study, or a targeted evaluation. In addition, the R03 can be used for developing research methodology, such as refining measurement tools, study designs, statistical methods, or protocols, and for developing new research technology, particularly when the work involves early development or proof-of-concept rather than full-scale product development.
In terms of funding parameters, the posted award ceiling in the source data is $50,000, reflecting the program's emphasis on modest budgets and limited resource needs. The opportunity does not require cost sharing or matching, which can reduce barriers for organizations that do not have discretionary funds to contribute. The program is connected to multiple health-related and biomedical research areas, reflected in the CFDA listings that span fields such as human genome research, mental health, alcohol research, drug abuse and addiction, technological innovations to improve human health, nursing research, neuroscience and neurological disorders, allergy and infectious diseases, microbiology and infectious diseases, child health and human development, and aging research. Practically, this means the Parent R03 is broadly relevant across many NIH Institutes and Centers, and the specific fit depends on the scientific topic and which NIH component would consider the application.
Eligibility is intentionally broad and includes many types of organizations. Public and state-controlled institutions of higher education and private institutions of higher education are eligible, as are nonprofits with and without 501(c)(3) status (excluding higher education institutions in those categories where specified). Government entities are also eligible, including state governments, county governments, city or township governments, special district governments, and independent school districts. The opportunity also includes public housing authorities and Indian housing authorities, small businesses, and for-profit organizations other than small businesses. Beyond these standard categories, the listing explicitly mentions additional eligible applicants such as federally recognized tribal governments and other tribal organizations, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions, Hispanic-serving institutions, Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs), faith-based or community-based organizations, regional organizations, eligible federal agencies, and U.S. territories or possessions. Importantly, non-U.S. entities (foreign institutions) are eligible to apply, and non-U.S. components of U.S. organizations may also apply, which signals that NIH is open to supporting meritorious small research projects with international participation when aligned with NIH priorities and rules.
Key administrative details in the source record show the opportunity was posted July 22, 2011, with later creation and archiving dates indicating the lifecycle of the particular announcement record. The original closing date is listed as September 7, 2014, with a current closing date shown as September 7, 2013, and an archive date of September 18, 2013. For official, up-to-date requirements, application instructions, and any institute-specific guidance, the authoritative reference is the NIH posting linked in the record (http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-11-262.html). For access or technical issues related to the announcement, the contact provided is the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) webmaster at FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV.
Overall, this opportunity is best understood as NIH's standard small-grant pathway for compact projects that deliver clear, bounded outcomes. It is especially useful when a researcher needs limited funding to produce preliminary data, validate feasibility, develop or refine methods or tools, or complete a discrete analysis that can stand alone or set up a future, larger-scale NIH application.
NIH Small Research Grant Program (Parent R03) - PA-11-262: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the NIH Small Research Grant Program (Parent R03) under PA-11-262?
The NIH Small Research Grant Program (Parent R03), Funding Opportunity Number PA-11-262, is a discretionary NIH grant mechanism intended to support small, focused research projects. It is designed for work that can be completed relatively quickly and with limited resources, while still producing clear and useful outcomes.
What is the main purpose of the R03 mechanism?
The core purpose of the R03 is to provide a practical funding path for tightly scoped research efforts. It is often used to generate preliminary findings, test the feasibility of an idea before pursuing a larger grant, address a specific research need that does not require a major budget, or complete a small project that can stand on its own.
Is this funding opportunity investigator-initiated or topic-specific?
This is an investigator-initiated opportunity. Applicants propose their own research questions and approaches within NIH's broad mission areas, rather than responding to a narrowly defined topic.
What kinds of projects does the Parent R03 typically support?
Based on the opportunity description, the Parent R03 is intended to fit several common research situations, including:
- Pilot and feasibility studies (to test whether a concept, approach, intervention, recruitment strategy, measurement strategy, or dataset can work as expected).
- Secondary analysis of existing data (reanalyzing already collected datasets, records, or repositories to answer new research questions).
- Small, self-contained research projects that are meaningful on their own but limited in scope (for example, a short series of experiments, a compact observational study, or a targeted evaluation).
- Development of research methodology (such as refining measurement tools, study designs, statistical methods, or research protocols).
- Development of new research technology, particularly early development or proof-of-concept work rather than full-scale product development.
How much funding is available under this opportunity?
The posted award ceiling in the provided source information is $50,000, reflecting the program's emphasis on modest budgets and limited resource needs.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity states that cost sharing or matching is not required, which can reduce barriers for organizations that do not have discretionary funds available to contribute.
What research areas are relevant for the Parent R03?
The opportunity is broadly connected to multiple health-related and biomedical research areas. The CFDA listings referenced span fields that include:
- Human genome research
- Mental health
- Alcohol research
- Drug abuse and addiction
- Technological innovations to improve human health
- Nursing research
- Neuroscience and neurological disorders
- Allergy and infectious diseases
- Microbiology and infectious diseases
- Child health and human development
- Aging research
Practically, this means the Parent R03 can be relevant across many NIH Institutes and Centers, and the best fit depends on the specific scientific topic and which NIH component would consider the application.
Which types of organizations are eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad. The information provided lists many eligible applicant types, including:
- Public and state-controlled institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (excluding higher education institutions in categories where specified)
- Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (excluding higher education institutions in categories where specified)
- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Special district governments
- Independent school districts
- Public housing authorities and Indian housing authorities
- Small businesses
- For-profit organizations other than small businesses
Are tribal governments and tribal organizations eligible?
Yes. The listing explicitly mentions federally recognized tribal governments and other tribal organizations as eligible applicants.
Are minority-serving institutions specifically mentioned as eligible?
Yes. The information provided explicitly mentions eligibility for Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions, Hispanic-serving institutions, Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), and Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs).
Are faith-based, community-based, or regional organizations eligible?
Yes. The eligibility listing explicitly includes faith-based or community-based organizations and regional organizations.
Are U.S. territories or possessions eligible to apply?
Yes. The eligibility listing includes U.S. territories or possessions.
Are non-U.S. (foreign) institutions eligible to apply?
Yes. The opportunity information states that non-U.S. entities (foreign institutions) are eligible to apply. It also states that non-U.S. components of U.S. organizations may apply, indicating that NIH is open to international participation when aligned with NIH priorities and applicable rules.
Is this opportunity limited to a single NIH Institute or Center?
No. The Parent R03 is described as broadly relevant across multiple NIH Institutes and Centers. The appropriate fit depends on the scientific topic and which NIH component would consider the application.
What is the typical use case for an R03 compared to larger NIH grants?
The R03 is positioned as NIH's small-grant pathway for compact projects with clearly bounded outcomes. It is especially useful for generating preliminary data, validating feasibility, refining methods or tools, or completing a discrete analysis that can stand alone or set up a future, larger-scale NIH application.
When was this opportunity posted?
The source record indicates the opportunity was posted on July 22, 2011.
What deadlines or closing dates are listed in the source record?
The source record shows multiple date fields: an original closing date listed as September 7, 2014, a current closing date shown as September 7, 2013, and an archive date of September 18, 2013. For the most accurate and up-to-date details, the authoritative reference is the official NIH posting linked in the record.
Where can applicants find the official NIH announcement and current requirements?
The authoritative reference provided is the NIH posting at: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-11-262.html
Who should be contacted for access or technical issues related to the announcement?
For access or technical issues related to the announcement, the contact listed is the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) webmaster at FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV.
Does the provided information indicate specific application instructions or institute-specific requirements?
The provided information emphasizes that official, up-to-date requirements, application instructions, and any institute-specific guidance should be confirmed via the official NIH posting linked in the record.
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