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Limited Competition: Small Grant Program for NIDDK K01/K08/K23/K25 Recipients (R03 Clinical Trial Optional)

Federal funding opportunity PAR-25-091 from National Institutes of Health (Department of Health and Human Services).

Apply on Grants.gov →Application closes January 7, 2028

Posted: January 10, 2025
Closes: January 7, 2028
Award ceiling: $75,000
Cost sharing: No
Instrument: Grant
Assistance listing: 93.847
Category: Food and Nutrition, Health
Archives: February 12, 2028

Program funding history

Awards made under Assistance Listing 93.847 across FY2025–FY2027, from public federal spending records.

FY2025 obligated: $2B
FY2026 obligated: $2B
FY2027 (to date) obligated: $0
Awards in window: 7,162

Top recipients: Regents of the University of Michigan, Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania, the, Regents of the University of California, San Francisco, the, University of Pittsburgh - of the Commonwealth System of Higher Education, University of South Florida

Source: USAspending.gov · refreshed October 2026 · Program page: awards, recipients and the opportunities under this listing →

Synopsis

The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) announces a program that provides NIDDK-supported K01, K08, K23, and K25 recipients the opportunity to apply for Small Grant (R03) support at some point during the latter years of their award period of their K award. Through the use of this mechanism, the NIDDK is seeking to enhance the capability of its K01, K08, K23, and K25 award recipients to conduct research as they complete their transition to fully independent investigator status. The R03 grant mechanism supports different types of projects, including pilot and feasibility studies; secondary analysis of existing data; small, self-contained research projects; development of research methodology; and development of new research technology. The R03 is, therefore, intended to support research projects that can be carried out in a short period of time with limited resources and that may provide preliminary data to support a subsequent R01, or equivalent, application.

Who can apply

Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Special district governments
Independent school districts
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
City or township governments
State governments
Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Small businesses
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Private institutions of higher education
Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities
County governments

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; Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organizations) are not eligible to apply. Non-domestic (non-U.S.) components of U.S. Organizations are not eligible to apply. Foreign components, as defined in the NIH Grants Policy Statement, are allowed.

How to apply

Applications go through the official government listing. Grants Radar links you straight to the source — applying is free.

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Agency contact: National Institutes of Health · [email protected] · 301-402-2541

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