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

The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) is announcing a program to provide Small Grant (R03) support to NIDDK-supported K01, K08, K23, and K25 recipients. 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 goal of this program is to enhance the capability of NIDDK K01, K08, K23, and K25 award recipients to conduct research as they complete their transition to fully independent investigator status. • Eligible applicants include public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, nonprofits, and small businesses. • The award ceiling is $75,000. • The application deadline is January 7, 2028. • The grant mechanism supports research projects that can be carried out in a short period with limited resources.