Opportunity Information: Apply for PA 13 304
Apply for PA 13 304
- The National Institutes of Health in the education environment 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): 93.113 Environmental Health 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 93.853 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 2, 2013 and posted on Aug 2, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 7, 2016. (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: Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) For profit organizations other than small businesses Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) City or township governments State governments Small businesses Private institutions of higher education Independent school districts Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education 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 Special district governments County governments.
- Other Eligible Applicants include the following Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISISs) 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) Non domestic (non U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organizations) 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. Foreign components, as defined in the NIH Grants Policy Statement, are allowed.
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Opportunity Summary:
The NIH Small Research Grant Program (Parent R03), funding opportunity number PA 13 304, is a discretionary grant program from the National Institutes of Health designed to support investigator-initiated small research projects. The central idea of the R03 mechanism is to provide a relatively modest amount of funding for projects that can be completed in a short period of time and do not require extensive resources. This makes it a common fit for early-stage work that helps generate preliminary results, test a concept quickly, or answer a focused research question without the scale of a larger NIH award.
The R03 mechanism is flexible in terms of the kinds of projects it supports. Typical uses include pilot and feasibility studies that explore whether a larger research direction is promising, secondary analyses of existing datasets (for example, reanalyzing previously collected clinical, population, or administrative data to answer new questions), small self-contained projects with tightly defined aims, and efforts focused on developing research methods or creating and refining new research technologies. In practice, the R03 is often used to build a foundation for future, larger applications by producing early evidence, validating an approach, or demonstrating that a tool or method works as intended.
The maximum award amount listed for this opportunity is $50,000 (award ceiling), and there is no cost sharing or matching requirement. The program spans a broad range of NIH-related research and public purpose areas, reflected in the multiple CFDA numbers associated with it, including environmental health, human genome research, mental health, alcohol research, drug abuse and addiction, technology innovations to improve human health, neurosciences and neurological disorders, allergy and infectious diseases, microbiology and infectious diseases, child health and human development, and aging research. This breadth signals that the Parent R03 is not confined to one disease area or institute priority; instead, it is meant to support small projects across many NIH mission areas, so long as the proposed work aligns with the interests of an NIH Institute or Center that would potentially fund it.
Eligibility is wide and includes many types of domestic and non-domestic organizations. Eligible applicants listed include public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, nonprofits (both with and without 501(c)(3) status, other than institutions of higher education), for-profit organizations other than small businesses, small businesses, independent school districts, and a range of government entities such as state, county, city or township, special district governments, and public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities. The announcement also explicitly includes a variety of institution types and community-based entities such as Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Hispanic-serving institutions, Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs), Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions, Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISISs), faith-based or community-based organizations, and eligible federal agencies. Foreign participation is allowed as well: non-U.S. entities (foreign organizations and foreign institutions) may apply, non-U.S. components of U.S. organizations are eligible, and foreign components are permitted as defined in the NIH Grants Policy Statement.
Key administrative details from the source listing include a posted and creation date of August 2, 2013, with an original and current closing date of September 7, 2016, and an archive date of October 8, 2016, indicating the specific announcement has closed and been archived (though NIH often maintains updated Parent R03 announcements over time). The primary public reference link provided is http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-13-304.html. For technical difficulties accessing the announcement, the contact listed is the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) Webmaster at FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV.
FAQs: NIH Small Research Grant Program (Parent R03) - PA 13 304
What is the NIH Small Research Grant Program (Parent R03)?
The NIH Small Research Grant Program (Parent R03) is a discretionary grant mechanism designed to support investigator-initiated small research projects. It is intended for focused work that can be completed in a short period of time and does not require extensive resources.
What does "Parent R03" mean in this context?
"Parent R03" refers to an NIH-wide funding opportunity intended to support small projects across many NIH mission areas, rather than being limited to a single disease area or a single institute-specific initiative. Proposed work must align with the interests of an NIH Institute or Center that could potentially fund it.
What is the funding opportunity number for this announcement?
The funding opportunity number is PA 13 304.
What types of projects are typically supported under the R03 mechanism?
The R03 mechanism is flexible and commonly supports:
- Pilot and feasibility studies to explore whether a larger research direction is promising
- Secondary analyses of existing datasets (for example, reanalyzing previously collected clinical, population, or administrative data to answer new questions)
- Small, self-contained research projects with tightly defined aims
- Development of research methods
- Creation, development, or refinement of new research technologies
What is the main purpose of the R03 mechanism?
The central purpose is to provide a relatively modest amount of funding for projects that can be completed quickly. It is often used for early-stage work to generate preliminary results, test a concept rapidly, or answer a focused research question.
How much funding is available under this opportunity?
The maximum award amount listed (award ceiling) is $50,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity states that there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
Is this program limited to a specific research topic or disease area?
No. The Parent R03 spans a broad range of NIH-related research and public purpose areas, indicating it is not confined to one disease area or institute priority. Proposals should align with an NIH Institute or Center's interests.
What research areas are associated with this opportunity?
The source listing indicates multiple CFDA numbers associated with the program, reflecting areas such as environmental health, human genome research, mental health, alcohol research, drug abuse and addiction, technology innovations to improve human health, neurosciences and neurological disorders, allergy and infectious diseases, microbiology and infectious diseases, child health and human development, and aging research.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is wide and includes many types of domestic and non-domestic organizations. Eligible applicants listed include:
- Public and state-controlled institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education)
- Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education)
- For-profit organizations other than small businesses
- Small businesses
- Independent school districts
- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Special district governments
- Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities
Are minority-serving institutions specifically included as eligible applicants?
Yes. The announcement explicitly includes institution types and community-based entities such as Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Hispanic-serving institutions, Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs), Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions, and Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISISs).
Are faith-based or community-based organizations eligible?
Yes. Faith-based or community-based organizations are explicitly included in the eligibility description.
Are federal agencies eligible to apply?
Yes. The eligibility description includes eligible federal agencies.
Is foreign participation allowed?
Yes. Foreign participation is allowed. The listing states that non-U.S. entities (foreign organizations and foreign institutions) may apply, non-U.S. components of U.S. organizations are eligible, and foreign components are permitted as defined in the NIH Grants Policy Statement.
What is the posted (creation) date for this opportunity?
The posted and creation date listed is August 2, 2013.
What is the closing date for this specific announcement?
The listing shows an original and current closing date of September 7, 2016.
Has this specific announcement been archived?
Yes. The archive date is October 8, 2016, which indicates this specific announcement has closed and been archived.
Does the archive status mean NIH never offers Parent R03 opportunities anymore?
The information provided indicates that this specific announcement is closed and archived, and also notes that NIH often maintains updated Parent R03 announcements over time. This means a newer version may exist even though PA 13 304 is archived.
Where can I find the public reference page for this opportunity?
The primary public reference link provided is: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-13-304.html
Who should be contacted for technical difficulties accessing the announcement?
For technical difficulties accessing the announcement, the contact listed is the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) Webmaster at FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV.
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