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NIH Small Research Grant Program

NCMRR Early Career Research Award

Funds a self-contained rehabilitation research project by a scientist establishing an independent career, including new technology development.

A small research grant for rehabilitation scientists who are establishing independent research careers, and the project types it allows are wider than the size suggests.

Both basic and clinical research are in scope. The subject has to sit within the National Center for Medical Rehabilitation Research's mission, and the notice points applicants at the National Institutes of Health research plan o

Self-contained basic and clinical rehabilitation research projects by scientists establishing independent research careers, including secondary data analysis, methodology development, translational research, outcomes research and new technology development, within the National Center for Medical Rehabilitation Research mission, intended to produce preliminary data for a subsequent research project application. 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.$200K

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Last verified: 25 Aug 2026Funder reference: PAR-25-124Source: www.grants.gov