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NICHD Small Research Grant Program (R03 Basic Experimental Studies with Humans Required)

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National Institutes of Health

Deadline: Jan 7, 2028federal

Updated: Oct 30, 2025

Summary

The NICHD Small Research Grant Program (R03) aims to support clinical trials that involve basic experimental studies with human participants, focusing on understanding fundamental phenomena without specific applications in mind. Eligible applicants include government entities, nonprofits, educational institutions, for-profit organizations, and various other organizations, including those serving specific communities and populations. To apply, interested parties should refer to the full opportunity announcement for detailed application instructions.

Full Description

Description

The NICHD Small Research Grant Program (R03Basic Experimental Studies with HumansRequired) supports clinical trials that fall within the NICHD mission and also meet the criteria for basic science experimental studies involving humans (BESH), referred to in NOT-OD-18-212 as prospective basic science studies involving human participants. These studies fall within the NIH definition of a clinical trial and also meet the definition of basic research. Types of studies that should submit under this NOFO include studies that prospectively assign human participants to conditions (i.e., experimentally manipulate...

Eligibility

Eligible applicants

Government

  • County governments
  • Public and Indian housing authorities
  • State governments
  • City or township governments
  • Special district governments
  • Federally recognized Native American tribal governments

Nonprofit

  • Nonprofits non-higher education with 501(c)(3)
  • Other Native American tribal organizations
  • Nonprofits non-higher education without 501(c)(3)

Education

  • Independent school districts
  • Private institutions of higher education
  • Public and state institutions of higher education

Business

  • For-profit organizations other than small businesses
  • Small businesses

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

Email

See Section VII. Agency Contacts within the full opportunity announcement for all other inquires.

grantsinfo@nih.gov

Apply on official siteUpdated Oct 30, 2025

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