At a glance
Moderate Complexity
The NICHD Small Research Grant Program is designed to support small-scale clinical trials that involve basic experimental studies with humans. These studies should aim to understand fundamental aspects of human phenomena without focusing on specific applications or products. The grant is ideal for projects that involve assigning human participants to different conditions to study biomedical or behavioral outcomes.
Who it's for: This grant is for a wide range of organizations, including government entities, educational institutions, nonprofits, small businesses, and tribal organizations. The key is that the applicant must be conducting basic experimental studies with human participants that align with the NICHD mission.
More details
Likely Disqualifiers
- Proposals not involving human participants
- Studies not meeting the NIH definition of a clinical trial
- Projects with specific applications towards processes or products
- Organizations not fitting the eligible applicant types
- Applications exceeding the $50,000 funding limit
What You May Need
- Detailed project proposal
- Proof of eligibility (e.g., nonprofit status)
- Human subjects research plan
- Budget justification
- NIH biosketches for key personnel
- Institutional Review Board (IRB) approval
- Letters of support or collaboration
- Organizational DUNS number
- SAM registration
- Grants.gov registration
Cautions
- Ensure your study meets both the NIH clinical trial and basic research definitions.