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NIH Small Research Grant Program

NICHD Small Research Grant Program

Funds a small, self-contained clinical trial anywhere inside the institute's mission in child health and human development.

A small grant with a required clinical trial is an unusual combination, and it is what this notice is.

The scope is wide and thinly described on purpose: clinical trials that fall within the mission of the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development. That mission covers pregnancy and birth, child and adolescent development, reproductive health, intellectual and developmental disabili

Small, self-contained clinical trials within the mission of the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, including pregnancy and birth, child and adolescent development, reproductive health, intellectual and developmental disabilities and rehabilitation medicine. A clinical trial is required.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Multiple per year
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.7 Jan 2028
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.26 weeks
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.$50K

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Last verified: 25 Aug 2026Funder reference: PA-25-125Source: www.grants.gov