Limited Competition: Small Grant Program for Mentored Research Career Development Award Recipients (R03) (Clinical Trials Not Allowed)

The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) announces a program that provides NIAMS-supported K01, K08, K23, and K25 recipients the opportunity to apply for the Small Grant (R03) during the second to fourth year of their K award. The program aims to enhance the capability of scientists to conduct research as they transition to fully independent investigator status. 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 program is limited to NIAMS-supported K01, K08, K23, and K25 recipients and recipients of significant career development awards from federal or non-federal organizations that are focused on the NIAMS' mission areas. • The R03 grant mechanism allows support of 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. • Clinical trials of any phase will not be supported by this NOFO. • The program provides up to $50,000 direct costs per year for up to two years.