NIOSH Small Research Grant Program (R03)

The NIOSH Small Research Grant Program (R03) aims to develop an understanding of occupational diseases and injuries, explore methods for reducing risks, and translate scientific findings into prevention practices. The program supports pilot and feasibility studies, secondary data analysis, and development of research methods. Applicants must describe the occupational health burden addressed in their proposal and link the need for the proposed research activities to planned outputs that will help alleviate this burden. • The program has an estimated funding of $2,000,000 and an award ceiling of $100,000. • The program is open to various types of entities, including private institutions of higher education, nonprofits, for-profit organizations, and state governments. • The program has an estimated application response date of February 16, 2027, and an estimated award date of September 22, 2027.