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NCMRR Early Career Research Award (R03 Clinical Trial Optional)

National Institutes of Health · Opportunity number PAR-25-124

View the official notice on Grants.gov
448 days left (deadline Jan 7, 2028)

Details summarized from the official notice as of Oct 16, 2026. Always confirm eligibility, deadlines and requirements in the official notice before applying.

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Key facts

Opportunity numberPAR-25-124
AgencyNational Institutes of Health
Department of Health and Human Services
Assistance listing (ALN, formerly CFDA)93.865
PostedNov 18, 2024
DeadlineJan 7, 2028
Award ceiling$200,000
Estimated total program funding$200,000
Cost sharing or matching requiredNo
Funding typeGrant
CategoryEducation
Last updated hereOct 16, 2026

Summary from the notice

The National Center for Medical Rehabilitation Research (NCMRR) Early Career Research (ECR) Award (R03) is intended to support both basic and clinical research from rehabilitation scientists who are establishing independent research careers. The research must be focused on one or more of the areas within the mission of NCMRR: Applicants are encouraged to refer to the NIH Research Plan on Rehabilitation for strategic priorities (https://www.nichd.nih.gov/newsroom/news/110121-NIH-rehab-plan). The NCMRR ECR Award R03 grant mechanism supports various types of projects including secondary analysis of existing data; small, self-contained research projects; development of research methodology; translational research; outcomes research; and development of new technology. Irrespective of the type of project, the intent of the NCMRR ECR Award R03 is for the Program Director(s)/Principal Investigator(s) (PD(s)/PI(s)) to obtain sufficient preliminary data for a subsequent R01 application.

Who can apply

The official notice lists these applicant types as eligible:

  • Other Native American tribal organizations
  • Independent school districts
  • Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (other than colleges)
  • Small businesses
  • City or township governments
  • State governments
  • Others named in the notice (see the eligibility text)
  • Special district governments
  • Private colleges and universities
  • Public and Indian housing authorities
  • Federally recognized tribal governments
  • Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than colleges)
  • County governments
  • For-profit organizations other than small businesses
  • Public and state colleges and universities

Who should take a closer look

  • Small businesses
  • Nonprofits
  • Colleges and universities
  • State governments
  • Local governments
  • Tribal governments and organizations
  • Larger for-profit companies

Not listed as eligible

  • Individuals

Unless the eligibility text in the notice names you, this opportunity is probably not for you.

Eligibility details from the notice

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.

Registrations you will likely need

Most applications submitted through Grants.gov need the following. Registration can take several weeks, so start early. The notice lists the exact requirements.

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