Opportunity Information: Apply for PA 19 052
The NIH Small Research Grant Program (Parent R03, Clinical Trial Not Allowed), Funding Opportunity Number PA 19 052, is a discretionary NIH grant mechanism designed to fund small, focused research projects that can be completed relatively quickly and with limited resources. It is intended for work that is tightly scoped and self-contained, making it a common fit for early-stage ideas that need initial data, targeted experiments, or methodological development before a larger project is feasible. As indicated by the title, applications proposing clinical trials are not allowed under this specific parent R03 opportunity.
The program is flexible in the kinds of studies it supports, as long as they remain small in scale and achievable within the constraints of an R03. Examples of activities explicitly called out include pilot and feasibility studies (often used to test whether a larger study is practical), secondary analysis of existing data (such as analyzing previously collected datasets to answer a new question), small standalone research projects that do not require extensive infrastructure, and efforts aimed at developing or refining research methods. It also supports development of new research technology, which can include creating or improving tools, techniques, or approaches that enable future research, again provided the scope stays modest and the work can be completed with limited support.
Eligibility is broad and spans many sectors. Domestic eligible applicants include various levels of government (state, county, city or township, and special district governments), independent school districts, and public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities. Higher education institutions are eligible, including public and state-controlled institutions of higher education as well as private institutions of higher education. Tribal participation is supported through eligibility for Native American tribal governments (federally recognized) and Native American tribal organizations (other than federally recognized tribal governments). The opportunity is also open to nonprofit organizations both with and without 501(c)(3) status (as long as they are not institutions of higher education), for-profit organizations (other than small businesses), and small businesses. In addition, NIH lists other eligible applicants such as Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions, Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISIs), Hispanic-serving Institutions, Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs), faith-based or community-based organizations, eligible federal agencies, regional organizations, U.S. territories or possessions, and even non-domestic (non-U.S.) entities (foreign organizations), reflecting NIH's interest in supporting a wide range of capable research-performing organizations.
Key administrative details in the source data include an award ceiling of $50,000 (as stated), an original closing date of 2020-05-24, and a creation date of 2018-11-05. The sponsoring agency is the National Institutes of Health. The opportunity is associated with multiple CFDA numbers (93.113, 93.172, 93.242, 93.279, 93.286, 93.307, 93.853, 93.855, 93.866), indicating that this parent announcement can be used across several NIH program areas depending on the specific institute or center and research topic.Apply for PA 19 052
- The National Institutes of Health in the education, environment, health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "NIH Small Research Grant Program (Parent R03 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.113, 93.172, 93.242, 93.279, 93.286, 93.307, 93.853, 93.855, 93.866.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2018-11-05.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2020-05-24. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $50,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: State governments, County governments, City or township governments, Special district governments, Independent school districts, Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized), Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments), Nonprofits having a 501 (c) (3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Nonprofits that do not have a 501 (c) (3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Private institutions of higher education, For-profit organizations other than small businesses, Small businesses, Others.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the NIH Small Research Grant Program (Parent R03) described in this opportunity?
The NIH Small Research Grant Program (Parent R03, Clinical Trial Not Allowed) is a discretionary NIH grant mechanism designed to support small, focused research projects. It is intended for work that is tightly scoped, self-contained, and achievable relatively quickly with limited resources.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this NIH Parent R03?
The Funding Opportunity Number listed for this opportunity is PA 19 052.
Are clinical trials allowed under this Parent R03 opportunity?
No. As indicated by the title "Clinical Trial Not Allowed," applications proposing clinical trials are not allowed under this specific parent R03 opportunity.
What kinds of research projects are a good fit for an R03?
This program is intended for small-scale, focused studies that can be completed with limited support. It is commonly used for early-stage ideas that need initial data, targeted experiments, or method development before a larger project is feasible.
Does this opportunity support pilot and feasibility studies?
Yes. Pilot and feasibility studies are explicitly identified as examples of supported activities, including work that tests whether a larger study is practical.
Can applicants propose secondary analysis of existing data?
Yes. Secondary analysis of existing data is explicitly included, such as analyzing previously collected datasets to answer a new research question.
Does the Parent R03 support small standalone research projects?
Yes. The opportunity calls out small standalone research projects that do not require extensive infrastructure as an example of the kinds of activities supported, as long as the overall scope remains modest.
Can this R03 be used to develop or refine research methods?
Yes. Efforts aimed at developing or refining research methods are explicitly included, provided they remain small in scale and can be completed within the R03 constraints.
Does this opportunity support development of new research technology?
Yes. The program supports the development of new research technology, including creating or improving tools, techniques, or approaches that enable future research, as long as the proposed work remains modest and feasible with limited resources.
How large can the proposed project be?
The program is intended for small, tightly scoped projects that are self-contained and achievable quickly with limited resources. The announcement emphasizes modest scope rather than large, infrastructure-heavy efforts.
What is the award ceiling for this opportunity?
The source data lists an award ceiling of $50,000.
Who is the sponsoring agency?
The sponsoring agency is the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
Which types of U.S. government entities are eligible to apply domestically?
Domestic eligible applicants include state governments, county governments, city or township governments, and special district governments. Independent school districts and public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities are also listed as eligible.
Are institutions of higher education eligible to apply?
Yes. Eligible applicants include public and state-controlled institutions of higher education as well as private institutions of higher education.
Are tribal governments and tribal organizations eligible?
Yes. Native American tribal governments (federally recognized) are eligible, and Native American tribal organizations (other than federally recognized tribal governments) are also eligible.
Are nonprofit organizations eligible, including those without 501(c)(3) status?
Yes. Nonprofit organizations with or without 501(c)(3) status are listed as eligible, as long as they are not institutions of higher education.
Are for-profit organizations eligible?
Yes. For-profit organizations are eligible, with the exception that the listing specifies "other than small businesses" for the for-profit category. Small businesses are also listed separately as eligible.
Are small businesses eligible to apply?
Yes. Small businesses are explicitly listed as eligible applicants.
Are U.S. territories or possessions eligible?
Yes. U.S. territories or possessions are listed among the other eligible applicants.
Are foreign (non-U.S.) organizations eligible to apply?
Yes. The eligibility list includes non-domestic (non-U.S.) entities (foreign organizations).
Are faith-based or community-based organizations eligible?
Yes. Faith-based or community-based organizations are included in the list of other eligible applicants.
Are federally designated or mission-specific institution types mentioned as eligible?
Yes. The eligibility list includes Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions, Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISIs), Hispanic-serving Institutions, Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), and Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs).
Are federal agencies eligible applicants?
Yes. Eligible federal agencies are included in the list of other eligible applicants.
Are regional organizations eligible to apply?
Yes. Regional organizations are included in the list of other eligible applicants.
What was the original closing date listed for this opportunity?
The source data lists an original closing date of 2020-05-24.
What is the creation date listed for this opportunity?
The source data lists a creation date of 2018-11-05.
What CFDA numbers are associated with this Parent R03 opportunity?
This opportunity is associated with multiple CFDA numbers: 93.113, 93.172, 93.242, 93.279, 93.286, 93.307, 93.853, 93.855, and 93.866.
What does it mean that multiple CFDA numbers are listed?
The presence of multiple CFDA numbers indicates that this parent announcement can be used across several NIH program areas, depending on the specific NIH institute or center and the research topic.
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