The NICHD Small Research Grant Program (R03 Clinical Trial Required) supports clinical trials that fall within the NICHD mission. The R03 activity code supports small research projects that can be carried out in a short period of time with limited resources. The R03 program may be used for different types of projects including pilot and feasibility studies; secondary analysis of existing data; small, self-contained research projects; development of research methodology; and development of new research technology.

Specific Areas of Research Interest

The NICHD supports research in areas relevant to  human development, including: contraception, fertilization, pregnancy, childbirth, prenatal and postnatal development; childhood development through adolescence; intellectual and developmental disabilities; and rehabilitation medicine.  This NOFO is specifically for receipt of applications within the NICHD mission that propose one or more clinical trials.