Limited Competition: Small Grant Program for Mentored Research Career Development Award Recipients (R03) (Clinical Trials Not Allowed)
Agency: National Institutes of Health
Assistance Listings: 93.846 -- Arthritis, Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases Research
Last Updated: May 28, 2026
Description
The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) announces a program that provides NIAMS-supported K01, K08, K23, and K25 recipients the opportunity to apply for the Small Grant (R03) during the second to fourth year of their K award, as well as to provide support to recipients of significant career development awards from federal or non-federal organizations that are focused on the NIAMS' mission areas. Through this mechanism, which allows up to $50,000 direct costs per year for up to two years, the NIAMS is seeking to enhance the capability of scientists to conduct...
research as they transition to fully independent investigator. The R03 grant mechanism allows support of different types of projects, including pilot and feasibility studies; secondary analysis of existing data; small, self-contained research projects; development of research methodology; and development of new research technology. In addition to the existing career development awards, the R03 is intended to support short term research projects to enable opportunities for a subsequent R01, or equivalent, application. Clinical trials of any phase will not be supported by this NOFO.This is a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for a Limited Competition that will invite application(s) from eligible organization(s) to apply. Please see Section III. Eligibility for additional information. In accordance with NIH standard peer-review processes, the application(s) will be peer-reviewed, and only meritorious application(s) will be considered for funding.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Government
- Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
- Special district governments
- Public and Indian housing authorities
- City or township governments
- State governments
- County governments
Nonprofit
- Nonprofits non-higher education without 501(c)(3)
- Other Native American tribal organizations
- Nonprofits non-higher education with 501(c)(3)
Education
- Independent school districts
- Private institutions of higher education
- Public and state institutions of higher education
Miscellaneous
- Other
Business
- Small businesses
- For-profit organizations other than small businesses
Additional information
Refer to Section III. Eligibility Information in the NOFO for additional information on eligibility.Foreign Organizations/International Collaborations:Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organizations) are not eligible to apply.Non-domestic (non-U.S.) components of U.S. Organizations are not eligible to apply.Foreign components, as defined in the NIH Grants Policy Statement, are allowed.
Grantor contact information
Description
National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
NIAMS_NOFOs@mail.nih.gov
NIAMS_NOFOs@mail.nih.gov
Documents
| File name | Description | Last updated |
|---|---|---|
| PAR-27-074-Full-Announcement.html | PAR-27-074-Full-Announcement.html | May 28, 2026 05:25 PM UTC |
Link to additional information
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Closing: July 16, 2029
Award
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Funding opportunity number:
PAR-27-074
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
No
Funding instrument type:
Grant
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
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Category of Funding Activity:
Health
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History
Version:
1
Posted date:
May 28, 2026
Archive date:
September 14, 2029
