NIH SMALL GRANT PROGRAM
(R03) WORKSHOP:
ADMINISTRATIVE SUMMARY
Mindy Solivan
What is the Small Grant Program (R03)?
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The aim is to “support small research projects that can be
carried out in a short period of time with limited resources.”
Type of projects funded by the R03 mechanism include (but are
not limited to):
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Pilot or feasibility studies
Secondary analysis of existing data
Small, self-contained research projects
Development of research methodology
Development of new research technology
Things to note
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Maximum budget period: 2 years
R03 cannot be renewed
One resubmission is allowed
Maximum budget request: $50,000 direct costs per
year
Preliminary data not required but may be included
if available.
A doctoral student may not apply for an R03 grant
to support thesis or dissertation research.
Application Documents
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Standard required documents*
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Project Summary (limited to 30 lines of text)
Project Narrative (limited to 2-3 sentences)
Facilities and Other Resources
Equipment
Biosketches for all Key personnel (limited to 4 pages per person)
Specific Aims (limit 1 page)
Research Strategy (limit 6 pages)
References
Human Subjects Documents (if applicable)
Vertebrate Animals document (if applicable)
Resource Sharing Plan
Budget Justification
*NOTE: The page limits listed are for Parent R03 mechanisms. Page limitations and
requirements may vary depending on the specific funding opportunity announcement. Please
work with your proposal manager to determine the appropriate page limitations.
Participating Institutes and Centers
Note: Not all ICs accept Parent R03 Applications.
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FIC, NCATS, NCCAM, NCI, NEI, NHLBI, NIAMS,
NIDCD, NIDCR, NIDDK, NIGMS, NLM, ORIP (these
ICs have their own R03 specific funding
opportunities – please see their IC specific websites
for more details)
NIMHD does not use the R03 mechanism
Important ORC Information
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Contact your Proposal Manager at ORC when you
decide you want to apply.
The Proposal Manager responsibilities:
Help develop budget
 Complete grants.gov application package
 Review final proposal for compliance
 Submit completed application package
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Research Development:
Editorial assistance / Guidelines review
 Optional Red Team Review
 Identifying additional funding opportunities
 Identifying potential collaborators
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Thank you…
Mindy Solivan, CRA
Proposal Manager
Office of Research & Commercialization
12201 Research Parkway
Joshua Roney
Proposal Development Coordinator
Office of Research & Commercialization
Phone: 407-882-0007
Email: jroney@ucf.edu
Orlando, 32833
Phone: 407-882-0262
Email: Mindy.Solivan@ucf.edu
Madhavi (Maddy) Chokshi
Information Specialist
Office of Research & Commercialization
Phone: 407-882-1141
Email: mchokshi@ucf.edu