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Limited Competition: Small Grant Program for the NCATS Clinical and Translational Science Award (CTSA) Program (R03 Clinical Trial Optional)

National Institutes of HealthCloses Oct 19, 2026(6 days left)Up to $50,000

Does this fit your business?

This is an NIH R03 small grant (up to $50,000) meant to help CTSA Program KL2 scholars and re-entry supplement recipients finish their transition into independent academic translational scientists, funding short-term pilot studies, secondary data analysis, and methodology or technology development. If you are not one of those scholars or a research organization supporting that kind of clinical and translational work, do not bother applying. Retail, finance, and housing businesses have no place;

Best for
Academic translational scientists finishing a CTSA KL2 scholarship or re-entry supplement, Universities and research institutions running CTSA programs, Small businesses and nonprofits doing short-term clinical or translational research pilots
Not for
Businesses with no clinical or translational research program, Foreign organizations, Applicants outside the CTSA KL2 scholar or re-entry supplement pipeline
Estimated fit by industry, best first
IndustryEstimated fit
Healthcare & BiotechMatches your industry (clinical)
82
Strong Match
Technology & SoftwareMatches your industry (technology, tech)
79
Strong Match
Transportation & LogisticsMatches your industry (transit)
67
Good Match
Agriculture & FarmingLimit: Nothing in this notice points to agriculture & farming
54
Possible Match
Arts & CultureLimit: Nothing in this notice points to arts & culture
54
Possible Match
Construction & InfrastructureLimit: Nothing in this notice points to construction & infrastructure
54
Possible Match
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Estimated fit by industry, best first
IndustryEstimated fit
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
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

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, R&D
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?
October 19, 2026.
How much funding can an applicant receive?
The largest award is $50,000. No other award amounts are published.
Who can apply for this grant?
State, county, city and township governments, special district governments, tribal governments and tribal organizations, public housing authorities, independent school districts, public and private institutions of higher education, 501(c)(3) and non-501(c)(3) nonprofits, small businesses, and other for-profit organizations may apply. Foreign entities are not eligible. The program's stated purpose is to support CTSA Program KL2 scholars and re-entry supplement recipients transitioning to independent academic translational scientists.
Can a sole proprietor or single-member LLC apply?
The facts do not say. Small businesses are listed as eligible, but the notice does not specify whether sole proprietors or single-member LLCs qualify.
Can a nonprofit apply?
Yes. Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status and nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education) are both listed as eligible applicants.

Summary

NIH NCATS small grants (R03, up to $50,000) to help CTSA Program KL2 scholars and re-entry supplement recipients transition to independent academic translational scientists. Funds short-term clinical and translational research: pilot/feasibility studies, secondary data analysis, methodology and technology development. Eligibility per listed codes; foreign entities not eligible.

About this grant

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

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.

Topics and uses of funds

Topics

  • Health
  • Science
  • Research

Program contact

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

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