Dissemination and Implementation Research in Health (R03 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
Support research to improve adoption of evidence-based health practices, addressing barriers and promoting equity, while also investigating ceasing ineffective methods.
Funder: National Institutes of Health
Due Dates: June 16, 2025 (New) | July 16, 2025 (Renewal/Resubmission/Revision) | September 7, 2025 (AIDS) | October 16, 2025 (New) | November 16, 2025 (Renewal/Resubmission/Revision) | January 7, 2026 (AIDS) | Additional standard NIH dates through January 7, 2028
Funding Amounts: Up to $50,000 direct costs per year, max 2 years (total $100,000 direct costs); no cost sharing required.
Summary: Supports research to identify, develop, or test strategies for overcoming barriers to the adoption, scale-up, and sustainability of evidence-based health interventions, including de-implementation of ineffective practices.
Key Information: Clinical trials are not allowed; all applications must align with the mission of a participating NIH Institute or Center.
Description
This NIH opportunity supports small research projects (R03 mechanism) focused on dissemination and implementation (D&I) science in health. The goal is to advance understanding and strategies for overcoming barriers to the adoption, adaptation, integration, scale-up, and sustainability of evidence-based interventions, practices, programs, tools, treatments, guidelines, and policies. Projects may also address the de-implementation of ineffective, unproven, low-value, or harmful practices.
Studies that promote equitable dissemination and implementation among underrepresented or underserved communities are encouraged. The program also welcomes research to advance D&I research methods and measures. All projects must be within the mission scope of at least one of the participating NIH Institutes or Centers.
