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) | February 16, 2026 (New) | March 16, 2026 (Renewal/Resubmission/Revision) | May 7, 2026 (AIDS) and similar dates through January 7, 2028

Funding Amounts: Up to $75,000 direct costs per year, maximum 2 years ($150,000 total direct costs)

Summary: Provides NIDDK-supported K01, K08, K23, and K25 recipients with small grant (R03) support to enhance research independence as they transition to fully independent investigator status.

Key Information: Only current NIDDK K01/K08/K23/K25 awardees are eligible; applicants may receive only one R03 under this program; not available to those who have already received an R01 or equivalent.