OpenFederal grantOpen to for-profit businessesPA-25-125

NICHD Small Research Grant Program (R03 Clinical Trial Required)

National Institutes of HealthCloses Jan 7, 2028(451 days left)Up to $50,000

Does this fit your business?

This is an NIH research grant for clinical trials within NICHD's child health and human development mission, capped at $50,000 in direct costs. It fits healthcare and biotech organizations that run clinical trials; retail, finance, housing, and other businesses with no research operation should not bother applying. If you are not positioned to conduct a clinical trial, this program is not for you.

Best for
Healthcare and biotech organizations running clinical trials within NICHD's child health and human development mission, Nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status, Universities and higher education institutions, Small businesses and for-profit companies conducting eligible research
Not for
Businesses outside healthcare and biotech with no clinical trial capability, Organizations seeking funding for anything other than research, Applicants needing more than $50,000
Estimated fit by industry, best first
IndustryEstimated fit
Healthcare & BiotechMatches your industry (clinical)
84
Strong Match
Agriculture & FarmingLimit: Nothing in this notice points to agriculture & farming
54
Possible Match
Arts & CultureLimit: Not clearly about your industry or what you need funding for; check the…
54
Possible Match
Construction & InfrastructureLimit: Nothing in this notice points to construction & infrastructure
54
Possible Match
Education & TrainingLimit: Nothing in this notice points to education & training
54
Possible Match
Energy & Clean TechLimit: Nothing in this notice points to energy & clean tech
54
Possible Match
Show all 15 industries
Estimated fit by industry, best first
IndustryEstimated fit
Environment & ConservationLimit: Nothing in this notice points to environment & conservation
54
Possible Match
Finance & BankingLimit: Nothing in this notice points to finance & banking
54
Possible Match
Food & BeverageLimit: Nothing in this notice points to food & beverage
54
Possible Match
Housing & Real EstateLimit: Nothing in this notice points to housing & real estate
54
Possible Match
ManufacturingLimit: Nothing in this notice points to manufacturing
54
Possible Match
Retail & E-CommerceLimit: Nothing in this notice points to retail & e-commerce
54
Possible Match
Social Services & NonprofitLimit: Nothing in this notice points to social services & nonprofit
54
Possible Match
Technology & SoftwareLimit: Nothing in this notice points to technology & software
54
Possible Match
Transportation & LogisticsLimit: Nothing in this notice points to transportation & logistics
54
Possible Match

These are our matcher’s estimates for a typical business in each industry. A real match depends on your size, your state and what you need the money for — check your own fit.

What this funds

Money can be used for
Research
Who can apply
Small businesses, For-profit companies, Nonprofits, State and local governments, Tribal governments and organizations, Colleges and universities, Other applicants (see eligibility)
Award range
Up to $50,000

Questions about this grant

When is the application deadline?
The application deadline is January 7, 2028.
How much funding can an applicant receive?
Awards are limited to $50,000 in direct costs, which is also the total program funding amount.
Who can apply for this grant?
Eligible applicants include small businesses, for-profit organizations, nonprofits (both with and without 501(c)(3) status), private and public institutions of higher education, state, county, city, and township governments, special district governments, independent school districts, public and Indian housing authorities, and federally recognized and other Native American tribal governments and organizations. The eligibility text also lists Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions, Hispanic-serving Institutions, HBCUs, Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities, faith-based and community-based organizations, federal agencies, regional organizations, U.S. territories or poss
Can a sole proprietor or single-member LLC apply?
The facts do not specifically address sole proprietors or single-member LLCs. Small businesses and for-profit organizations are listed as eligible, but the notice does not say whether a sole proprietor or single-member LLC qualifies.
Can a nonprofit apply?
Yes. Both nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status and nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education) are listed as eligible applicants.

Summary

NIH NICHD R03 small grants fund clinical trials within NICHD's child health and human development mission. Eligible applicants include small businesses, for-profits, nonprofits, universities, and state, local, and tribal governments; awards are limited to $50,000 in direct costs.

About this grant

The NICHD Small Research Grant Program (Clinical Trial Required) supports clinical trials that fall within the NICHD mission.

Who can apply

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.

Topics and uses of funds

Topics

  • Health
  • Science

Program contact

National Institutes of Healthgrantsinfo@nih.gov301-402-2541

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