The NCMRR Early Career Research Award (R03) is designed to help early-career rehabilitation scientists start their independent research careers. It supports projects like data analysis, small research projects, and technology development, all within the mission of the National Center for Medical Rehabilitation Research. The goal is to gather enough preliminary data to apply for a larger R01 grant later.
Who it's for: This grant is for early-career rehabilitation scientists who are starting their independent research careers. Eligible applicants include a wide range of organizations such as universities, small businesses, nonprofits, and various levels of government.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Not focusing on rehabilitation research
- Not aligning with NCMRR's mission
- Not being an early-career researcher
- Lack of preliminary data for future R01 application
- Ineligible organization type
What You May Need
- Research proposal aligned with NCMRR's mission
- Preliminary data for future R01 application
- Detailed project budget
- Organizational eligibility documentation
- NIH Research Plan on Rehabilitation reference
- Proof of early-career status
- Institutional support letter
- CV or biosketch of PD(s)/PI(s)
- Data management plan
- Human subjects protection plan (if applicable)
Cautions
- Ensure research aligns with NCMRR's mission
- Focus on gathering preliminary data for R01
- Check organizational eligibility
- Review NIH Research Plan on Rehabilitation
- Prepare for a competitive application process
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible applicants include a wide range of entities: other Native American tribal organizations, independent school districts, nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status, small businesses, city or township governments, state governments, special district governments, private institutions of higher education, public and state institutions of higher education, federally recognized Indian tribal governments, nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status, county governments, for-profit organizations, and public and state institutions of higher education.
Overview
This grant is for early-career rehabilitation scientists who are starting their independent research careers. Eligible applicants include a wide range of organizations such as universities, small businesses, nonprofits, and various levels of government.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Not focusing on rehabilitation research
- Not aligning with NCMRR's mission
- Not being an early-career researcher
- Lack of preliminary data for future R01 application
- Ineligible organization type
Use of Funds
Funds can be used for various research activities, including data analysis, small research projects, methodology development, translational research, outcomes research, and technology development. The aim is to gather preliminary data for a future R01 grant application.
Total Program Funding
$200,000
Cost Sharing
Not Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Nov 18, 2024
- Deadline
- Jan 7, 2028(573 days)
- Archive Date
- Feb 12, 2028
- Last Updated
- May 13, 2026
Application Checklist
- Review NIH Research Plan on Rehabilitation
- Draft research proposal
- Gather preliminary data
- Prepare budget and justification
- Verify organizational eligibility
- Obtain institutional support letter
- Complete CV or biosketch
- Develop data management plan
- Prepare human subjects protection plan (if needed)
- Submit application by deadline