Grant name: Limited Competition: Small Grant Program for NIDDK K01/K08/K23/K25 Recipients (R03 Clinical Trial Optional)
Funding organization: National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Total funding amount: Up to $75,000 direct costs per year
Duration: Maximum project period of two years
Primary objective: To enhance the capability of K award recipients to conduct research as they transition to independent investigator status.
Key stakeholders: NIDDK-supported K01, K08, K23, and K25 recipients.
Funding source: NIH.
Funding type: Grant.
Significance: Supports the transition of early-career researchers to independent status.
Grant frequency: Limited competition, open only to current K award recipients.
Higher Education Institutions
Public/State Controlled Institutions of Higher Education
Private Institutions of Higher Education
Nonprofits Other Than Institutions of Higher Education
For-Profit Organizations
Small Businesses
Local Governments
State Governments
County Governments
City or Township Governments
Indian/Native American Tribal Governments (Federally Recognized)
Indian/Native American Tribal Governments (Other than Federally Recognized)
Federal Governments
U.S. Territory or Possession
Other: Independent School Districts, Public Housing Authorities, Faith-based Organizations, Regional Organizations.
Only current NIDDK-supported K01, K08, K23, or K25 recipients are eligible to apply.
K-recipients who have already successfully competed for an R01 or equivalent grant are ineligible.
Research projects that can be carried out in a short period of time with limited resources.
Projects may include pilot and feasibility studies, secondary analysis of existing data, small self-contained research projects, development of research methodology, and development of new research technology.
Applicants must have the skills, knowledge, and resources necessary to carry out the proposed research.
Application budgets are limited to $75,000 direct costs per year.
The maximum project period is two years.
Posted Date: January 10, 2025
Open Date: January 16, 2025
Application Due Dates: Various dates from February 16, 2025, to October 16, 2027.
Expiration Date: January 08, 2028.
Applications must comply with NIH Grants Policy Statement and other federal regulations.
K Award Information attachment required.
Mentor's Letter required.