Funding Organization: National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Total Funding Amount: Up to $50,000 per year
Duration: Maximum project period of two years
Primary Objective: Support small research projects that can be completed quickly with limited resources
Key Stakeholders: Researchers, higher education institutions, nonprofits, small businesses
Eligible organization types include higher education institutions, nonprofits, for-profit organizations, small businesses, local governments, state governments, and tribal governments.
Nonprofits can be either with or without 501(c)(3) IRS status.
Federal government agencies are also eligible.
Eligible organizations can be based in the U.S. or be foreign entities.
Non-domestic components of U.S. organizations are allowed.
Projects must be discrete and well-defined, realistically completed in two years.
Types of projects include pilot studies, secondary data analysis, and development of research methodologies.
Applications proposing clinical trials are not accepted.
Application budgets are limited to $50,000 in direct costs per year.
No cost-sharing is required.
Applications are due by 5:00 PM local time of the applicant organization.
Key dates include an opening date of January 16, 2025, and a closing date of January 7, 2028.
Applicants may submit more than one application, provided each is scientifically distinct.
The NIH will not accept duplicate or overlapping applications under review at the same time.
Applications must follow the instructions in the Research (R) Instructions in the How to Apply - Application Guide.
Specific forms include SF424(R&R) and PHS 398 Research Plan.
Applications are evaluated based on significance, innovation, rigor, feasibility, and investigator expertise.
Preliminary data are not required for pilot or feasibility studies.
Applications undergo scientific peer review and are assigned to appropriate NIH Institutes or Centers.
Funding decisions consider scientific merit, availability of funds, and relevance to program priorities.
The program emphasizes the importance of scientific integrity and public accountability.
Applications must comply with NIH Grants Policy Statement.
Applicants must ensure compliance with all application instructions to avoid delays or rejection.
Clearly define the research project and its significance.
Engage with relevant NIH Institutes to align with their research interests.
Avoid submitting overlapping applications.
Ensure all required registrations are completed before submission.