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NIH Small Research Grant Program

Limited Competition: Small Grant Program for NIDDK K01/K08/K23/K25 Recipients

Funds one small self-contained project for a scientist holding a career development award from the diabetes, digestive and kidney institute.

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A career development award pays a scientist's salary while they become independent. It does not always pay for enough research to get them there. This notice fills that gap, for one institute's awardees.

Eligibility is by what the investigator already holds: a career development award of one of four kinds from the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. The application c…

Small research projects — pilot and feasibility studies, secondary analysis of existing data, small self-contained projects, development of research methodology or new research technology — for holders of career development awards from the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, applied for during the later years of that award. Clinical trials are optional.

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.—

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Last verified: 25 Aug 2026Funder reference: PAR-25-091Source: www.grants.gov