# Limited Competition: Small Grant Program for Mentored Research Career Development Award Recipients (R03) (Clinical Trials Not Allowed) (PAR-27-074)

**Plain-English Eligibility Score:** 80/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | PAR-27-074 |
| Title | Limited Competition: Small Grant Program for Mentored Research Career Development Award Recipients (R03) (Clinical Trials Not Allowed) |
| Agency | National Institutes of Health |
| Status | posted |
| Posted / open date | 2026-05-28 |
| Close date | 2029-07-16 |
| Award ceiling | n/a |
| Award floor | n/a |
| Estimated total funding | n/a |
| Funding category | Health |
| Eligible applicants | State governments; County governments; Small businesses; Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Special district governments; Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities; Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments); City or township governments; Independent school districts; Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; For profit organizations other than small businesses; Public and State controlled institutions of higher education; Private institutions of higher education; Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized); Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification) |
| Eligibility notes | Refer to Section III. Eligibility Information in the NOFO for additional information on eligibility.Foreign Organizations/International Collaborations: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. |
| CFDA / Assistance listing | 93.846 |
| Summary | 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, as well as to provide support to recipients of significant career development awards from federal or non-federal organizations that are focused on the NIAMS' mission areas. Through this mechanism, which allows up to $50,000 direct costs per year for up to two years, the NIAMS is seeking to enhance the capability of scientists to conduct research as they transition to fully independent investigator. The R03 grant mechanism allows |
| Agency contact | NIAMS_NOFOs@mail.nih.gov |

## Why this score
- Small businesses are listed as eligible applicants.
- Nonprofits are listed as eligible applicants.
- 984 days until the deadline: enough time to prepare a strong application.

Source: Grants.gov (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services) (https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/358824). Last refreshed: 2026-11-03T18:08:06.385Z.
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