Limited Competition: Small Grant Program for the NCATS Clinical and Translational Science Award (CTSA) Program (R03 Clinical Trial Optional)
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- Posted
- December 11, 2024
- Closes
- October 19, 2026
- Award ceiling
- $50,000
- Cost sharing
- No
- Instrument
- Grant
- Assistance listing
- 93.350
- Category
- Health
- Archives
- November 24, 2026
Program funding history
Awards made under Assistance Listing 93.350 across FY2024–FY2026, from public federal spending records.
- FY2024 obligated
- $588.2M
- FY2025 obligated
- $599.3M
- FY2026 (to date) obligated
- $503.7M
- Awards in window
- 932
Top recipients: Vanderbilt University Medical Center, University of Pittsburgh - of the Commonwealth System of Higher Education, Regents of the University of Michigan, Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania, the, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Source: USAspending.gov · refreshed August 2026
Synopsis
The purpose of this NOFO is to enhance the capability of NCATS CTSA Program KL2 scholars and recipients of re-entry supplements supported by the CTSA Program to conduct research as they complete the transition to fully independent academic translational scientists. These R03 grants will support different clinical and translational science research projects, including pilot and feasibility studies; secondary data analysis of existing data; small, self-contained research projects; development of research methodology; and development of new research technology. Research proposed in the R03 application may or may not include patient-oriented research. 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 provide preliminary data to support submission of a subsequent R01, or equivalent, application.
Who can apply
- State governments
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
- Independent school districts
- Private institutions of higher education
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- For profit organizations other than small businesses
- Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Special district governments
- Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities
- 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
- Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal 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.
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