Opportunity Information: Apply for PAR 17 439
The Limited Competition: Small Research Grant Program for NIAID K01/K08/K23 Recipients (R03) is a National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), NIH funding opportunity designed specifically for investigators who already hold NIAID-supported mentored career development awards (K01, K08, or K23). The main purpose is to give these K award recipients a chance to secure a small, targeted research grant during the last two years of their K award period, when many investigators are actively building the track record and preliminary results needed to compete for full independence. In practical terms, this R03 is meant to help bridge the gap between mentored career development and the next major step, such as an R01 (or a similar independent research award), by strengthening the investigator's ability to lead a discrete research effort while they are finishing their transition to independence.
The funding mechanism is the NIH Small Research Grant (R03), which is intended for projects that are limited in scope, can be completed relatively quickly, and do not require extensive infrastructure or large budgets. NIAID highlights several kinds of activities that fit the R03 model: pilot and feasibility studies that test early-stage ideas; secondary analyses of existing datasets; small, self-contained research projects that answer a focused question; development or refinement of research methodologies; and early development of new research technologies. The underlying expectation is that the R03-supported work will generate usable preliminary data, proof-of-concept results, or methodological advances that can serve as a foundation for a later, larger application (most often an R01-equivalent) and help demonstrate readiness for independent investigator status.
Eligibility is limited by design. The competition is restricted to NIAID-supported K01, K08, and K23 recipients applying during the final two years of their K award. Organizational eligibility is broad across U.S.-based entities, including state, county, city or township governments, special district governments, and independent school districts, as well as public and state-controlled institutions of higher education and private institutions of higher education. It also includes federally recognized Native American tribal governments, public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, and Native American tribal organizations that are not federally recognized tribal governments. Nonprofit organizations are eligible whether or not they have 501(c)(3) status, and both for-profit organizations (other than small businesses) and small businesses may apply. The announcement also explicitly calls out additional eligible applicant types such as Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions, Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISISs), 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, and U.S. territories or possessions.
At the same time, the opportunity clearly excludes foreign participation in several ways. Non-domestic (non-U.S.) entities (foreign organizations and foreign institutions) are not eligible to apply. In addition, non-domestic components of U.S. organizations are not eligible, and foreign components as defined in the NIH Grants Policy Statement are not allowed. This keeps the program focused on domestic applicants and domestic project components.
From a funding perspective, the listed award ceiling is $50,000, reflecting the small, targeted nature of an R03. The opportunity is categorized as discretionary funding, uses the grant funding instrument, and falls under the health funding activity category. It is associated with CFDA numbers 93.855 and 93.856. The opportunity is identified as PAR-17-439, was created on July 28, 2017, and the original closing date shown in the source information is September 7, 2020.Apply for PAR 17 439
- The National Institutes of Health in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Limited Competition: Small Research Grant Program for NIAID K01/K08/K23 Recipients (R03)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.855, 93.856.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2017-07-28.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2020-09-07. (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 name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled Limited Competition: Small Research Grant Program for NIAID K01/K08/K23 Recipients (R03).
Which NIH Institute is offering this funding opportunity?
This funding opportunity is offered by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), which is part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
What is the funding mechanism used for this program?
The program uses the NIH Small Research Grant (R03) mechanism.
Who is this R03 competition designed for?
It is designed specifically for investigators who already hold NIAID-supported mentored career development awards, limited to K01, K08, or K23 recipients.
Is this an open competition or a limited competition?
This is a limited competition. Eligibility is restricted to a specific group of NIAID-supported K award recipients.
When can eligible investigators apply during their K award?
Eligible investigators may apply during the final two years of their NIAID-supported K01, K08, or K23 award period.
What is the main purpose of this R03 opportunity?
The purpose is to give eligible NIAID K award recipients a chance to secure a small, targeted research grant near the end of their mentored award period, when they are building the track record and preliminary findings often needed to compete for independent funding.
How does this R03 support the transition to independence?
The R03 is intended to help bridge the gap between mentored career development and the next step (such as an R01 or similar independent research award) by enabling the investigator to lead a discrete research effort while completing their transition toward independent investigator status.
What types of projects are considered a good fit for the R03 mechanism?
NIAID highlights several activities that fit the R03 model, including:
- Pilot and feasibility studies that test early-stage ideas
- Secondary analyses of existing datasets
- Small, self-contained projects addressing a focused research question
- Development or refinement of research methodologies
- Early development of new research technologies
What kind of scope and timeline is expected for an R03 project?
The R03 mechanism is intended for projects that are limited in scope, can be completed relatively quickly, and do not require extensive infrastructure or large budgets.
What outcomes is NIAID expecting from the R03-supported work?
The expectation is that the work will generate usable preliminary data, proof-of-concept results, or methodological advances that can serve as a foundation for a later, larger application (often an R01-equivalent) and help demonstrate readiness for independent investigator status.
What is the maximum award amount listed for this opportunity?
The listed award ceiling is $50,000, consistent with the small, targeted nature of an R03.
What type of funding is this categorized as?
The opportunity is categorized as discretionary funding.
What is the funding instrument?
The funding instrument is a grant.
What is the broad funding activity category?
The opportunity falls under the health funding activity category.
Which organizations are eligible to apply (in general)?
Organizational eligibility is broad across U.S.-based entities, including:
- State, county, city, or township governments
- Special district governments
- Independent school districts
- Public and state-controlled institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
- Public housing authorities / Indian housing authorities
- Native American tribal organizations that are not federally recognized tribal governments
- Nonprofit organizations (with or without 501(c)(3) status)
- For-profit organizations (other than small businesses)
- Small businesses
- Eligible federal agencies
- Regional organizations
- U.S. territories or possessions
Are minority-serving and community-based institutions included as eligible applicants?
Yes. The announcement explicitly calls out additional eligible applicant types such as:
- Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions
- Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISISs)
- Hispanic-serving Institutions
- Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs)
- Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs)
- Faith-based or community-based organizations
Are foreign (non-U.S.) organizations eligible to apply?
No. Non-domestic (non-U.S.) entities, including foreign organizations and foreign institutions, are not eligible to apply.
Can a U.S. organization include a foreign component or non-domestic component in the project?
No. The opportunity states that non-domestic components of U.S. organizations are not eligible, and foreign components (as defined in the NIH Grants Policy Statement) are not allowed.
What are the CFDA numbers associated with this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA numbers 93.855 and 93.856.
What is the opportunity number/identifier?
The opportunity is identified as PAR-17-439.
When was this opportunity created?
The opportunity was created on July 28, 2017.
What closing date is shown for this opportunity?
The original closing date shown in the provided information is September 7, 2020.
What is the overall intent of keeping the competition domestic?
Based on the stated eligibility restrictions, the program is intended to remain focused on domestic applicants and domestic project components, excluding foreign applicant organizations and foreign/non-domestic components.
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