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NICHD Small Research Grant Program (R03 Basic Experimental Studies with Humans Required) deadline 2026

The current listed application deadline is May 23, 2026. Use this page to verify timing fast, then move into the full grant record for planning, comparison, and drafting.

Agency
National Institutes of Health
Award range
Up to $50,000
Total funding
$50,000
Funding instrument
Grant
CFDA / ALN
93.865
Cost share
No

Application Countdown

12
Days
10
Hours
50
Minutes

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Quick facts

Opportunity number
Not listed
Last updated
April 20, 2026
Expected awards
Not listed

Deadline summary

The NICHD Small Research Grant Program (R03Basic Experimental Studies with HumansRequired) supports clinical trials that fall within the NICHD mission and also meet the criteria for basic science experimental studies involving humans (BESH), referred to in NOT-OD-18-212 as prospective basic science studies involving human participants. These studies fall within the NIH definition of a clinical trial and also meet the definition of basic research. Types of studies that should submit under this NO...

Key dates

Posted
November 17, 2024
Deadline
May 23, 2026

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Eligibility snapshot

State governmentsCounty governmentsCity or township governmentsSpecial district governmentsIndependent school districtsPublic and State controlled institutions of higher education

Other Eligible Applicants include the following: Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions; Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISISs); Eligible Agencies of the Federal Government; Faith-based or Community-based Organizations; Hispanic-serving Institutions; Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs); Indian/Native American Tribal Governments (Other than Federally Recognized); Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organizations); Regional Organizations; Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs) ; U.S. Territory or Possession.