Grant name: NICHD Small Research Grant Program (R03 Basic Experimental Studies with Humans Required)
Funding organization: National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Total funding amount: $50,000 per year
Duration: Maximum project period of two years
Primary objective: Support clinical trials that meet the criteria for basic science experimental studies involving humans.
Key stakeholders: NIH, NICHD, researchers, and human participants.
Eligible organization types include higher education institutions, nonprofits, for-profit organizations, local and state governments, and tribal governments.
Specific qualifications include having the skills, knowledge, and resources necessary to carry out the proposed research.
Eligible applicants can be from the U.S. and non-domestic (non-U.S.) entities.
Foreign components of U.S. organizations are allowed.
Projects must propose basic science experimental studies involving humans.
Studies must fall within the NIH definition of a clinical trial and basic research.
Types of studies include pilot and feasibility studies, secondary analysis of existing data, and development of research methodology.
Application budgets are limited to $50,000 in direct costs per year.
No cost-sharing is required.
Application due dates are set for January 16, 2025, with subsequent cycles every few months until January 7, 2028.
All applications must be submitted by 5:00 PM local time of the applicant organization.
Applicant organizations may submit more than one application, provided each application is scientifically distinct.
The NIH will not accept duplicate or highly overlapping applications under review at the same time.
Applicants must follow the instructions in the Research (R) Instructions in the How to Apply - Application Guide.
Applications must include a detailed research plan, budget, and any required registrations.
Applications will be evaluated based on scientific and technical merit, including significance, innovation, rigor, and feasibility.
Applications will undergo peer review by appropriate Scientific Review Groups convened by NICHD.
Applications deemed to have the highest scientific and technical merit will be discussed and assigned an overall impact score.
The program specifically supports clinical trials that meet the definition of basic research.
Encouragement for applications that align with NICHD's research priorities.
Applicants must ensure compliance with all application instructions to avoid delays or non-acceptance.
Align research proposals with NICHD's scientific missions and priorities.
Demonstrate the feasibility and significance of the proposed research.
Avoid submitting duplicate or overlapping applications.
Ensure all required registrations are completed before submission.