Funder: National Institutes of Health

Due Dates: May 7, 2025 (AIDS) | June 13, 2025 (New) | July 15, 2025 (Renewal/Resubmission/Revision) | September 7, 2025 (AIDS) | October 15, 2025 (New) | November 13, 2025 (Renewal/Resubmission/Revision) | January 7, 2026 (AIDS)

Funding Amounts: Up to $75,000 direct costs per year, max 2 years; typical total award up to $150,000 direct costs.

Summary: Small grant for current or recent NHLBI K01/K08/K23/K25 awardees to expand research or launch new studies, supporting transition to independent investigator status.

Key Information: Applicants must have at least 40% protected research effort during the R03 period; only K01/K08/K23/K25 awardees (current or within 2 years of project end) are eligible.