NCMRR Early Career Research Award (R03 Clinical Trial Optional)
Agency: National Institutes of Health
Assistance Listings: 93.865 -- Child Health and Human Development Extramural Research
Last Updated: December 17, 2025
Description
The National Center for Medical Rehabilitation Research (NCMRR) Early Career Research (ECR) Award (R03) is intended to support both basic and clinical research from rehabilitation scientists who are establishing independent research careers. The research must be focused on one or more of the areas within the mission of NCMRR: Applicants are encouraged to refer to the NIH Research Plan on Rehabilitation for strategic priorities (https://www.nichd.nih.gov/newsroom/news/110121-NIH-rehab-plan). The NCMRR ECR Award R03 grant mechanism supports various types of projects including secondary analysis of...
existing data; small, self-contained research projects; development of research methodology; translational research; outcomes research; and development of new technology. Irrespective of the type of project, the intent of the NCMRR ECR Award R03 is for the Program Director(s)/Principal Investigator(s) (PD(s)/PI(s)) to obtain sufficient preliminary data for a subsequent R01 application.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Nonprofit
- Other Native American tribal organizations
- Nonprofits non-higher education without 501(c)(3)
- Nonprofits non-higher education with 501(c)(3)
Education
- Independent school districts
- Private institutions of higher education
- Public and state institutions of higher education
Business
- Small businesses
- For-profit organizations other than small businesses
Government
- City or township governments
- State governments
- Special district governments
- Public and Indian housing authorities
- Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
- County governments
Miscellaneous
- Other
Additional information
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.
Grantor contact information
Description
NIH Grants Information
grantsinfo@nih.gov
See Section VII. Agency Contacts within the full opportunity announcement for all other inquires.
Documents
| File name | Description | Last updated |
|---|---|---|
| PAR-25-124-Full-Announcement.html | PAR-25-124 Full Announcement Text | Nov 18, 2024 09:31 PM UTC |
Link to additional information
https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-25-124.html
Closing: January 7, 2028
Award
$200,000
Program Funding
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Expected awards
$--
Award Minimum
$200,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
PAR-25-124
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
No
Funding instrument type:
Grant
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
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Category of Funding Activity:
Education
Health
Category Explanation:
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History
Version:
2
Posted date:
November 18, 2024
Archive date:
February 12, 2028
