National Institutes of Health

Small Grants Program (R03)

Program Deadline: Refer to the appropriate institute.

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Background:

The NIH has standardized the Small Grant (R03) application characteristics, requirements, preparation and review procedures in order to accommodate investigator-initiated (unsolicited) applications.The common characteristic of the small grant is the provision of limited funding for a short period of time. Examples of the types of projects that ICs support with the R03 include the following:

Pilot or feasibility studies
Secondary analysis of existing data
Small, self-contained research projects
Development of research methodology
Development of new research technology

If you intend to apply, please contact the SPAR Office at (646) 312-2205.

Last updated: 06/04/2008