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Limited Competition: Small Grant Program for the NCATS Clinical and Translational Science Award (CTSA) Program (Clinical Trial Optional)

National Institutes of Health · PAR-26-123

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Limited Competition: Small Grant Program for the NCATS Clinical and Translational Science Award (CTSA) Program (Clinical Trial Optional). National Institutes of Health. The purpose of this NOFO is to enhance the capability of NCATS CTSA Program KL2 scholars supported by the CTSA Program to conduct research as they complete the transition to fully independent academic translational scientists. These small research grants will support... Funding amounts not specified.

Who Should Apply

Public And Indian Housing Authorities, For-profit organizations, County governments, Federally Recognized Native American Tribal Governments, Private universities/colleges (+10 more)

Who Should NOT Apply

Organizations not matching the eligible applicant types listed above

Key Requirements (Plain English)

  • Eligibility is limited to NCATS CTSA Program supported scholars who received direct NCATS funding from the NCATS CTSA Program Institutional Career ...

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What This Grant Funds

The purpose of this NOFO is to enhance the capability of NCATS CTSA Program KL2 scholars supported by the CTSA Program to conduct research as they complete the transition to fully independent academic translational scientists. These small research grants will support different clinical and translational science research projects, including pilot and feasibility studies; secondary data analysis of existing data; small, self-contained research projects; development of research methodology; and development of new research technology. Research proposed in the application may or may not include patient-oriented research. This small research grant is, therefore, intended to support research projects that can be carried out in a short period of time with limited resources and that provide preliminary data to support submission of a subsequent research project grant, or equivalent, application.

Awards are made under the authorization of Sections 301 and 405 of the Public Health Service Act as amended (42 USC 241 and 284) and under Federal Regulations 42 CFR Part 52 and 2 CFR Part 200.

This is a Forecast for a Limited Competition that will invite application(s) from eligible organization(s) to apply. Please see Eligibility Section for additional information. In accordance with NIH standard peer-review processes, the application(s) will be peer-reviewed, and only meritorious application(s) will be considered for funding.

Who Can Apply

Eligibility is limited to NCATS CTSA Program supported scholars who received direct NCATS funding from the NCATS CTSA Program Institutional Career Development Core/Program (KL2/K12) and completed the KL2/K12 training program. The date of submission deadline must be within two years of completion of their NIH appointment. Eligibility for resubmissions will be extended for 12 months past the first submission.Other Eligible ApplicantsIndian/Native American Tribal Governments (Other than Federally Recognized);Eligible Agencies of the Federal Government;U.S. Territory or Possession;Faith-based or Community-based Organizations;Regional Organizations

Eligible Applicant Types

Public And Indian Housing AuthoritiesFor-Profit OrganizationsCounty GovernmentsFederally Recognized Tribal GovernmentsPrivate Colleges & Universities501(c)(3) NonprofitsSpecial District GovernmentsOther (see NOFO for details)Independent School DistrictsNonprofits without 501(c)(3)Public Colleges & UniversitiesSmall BusinessesState GovernmentsOther Tribal OrganizationsCity/Township Governments

Funding Details

Cost Sharing Required?
No
Funding Instrument
grant

Key Dates

Posted: February 18, 2026
Application Deadline: TBD (0 days remaining)

Agency Contact

NCATS CTSA Program Branch Please contact via e-mail

CTSA_R03_NOFO_Questions@nih.gov

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