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This is a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for a limited competition R03 grant program (PAR-25-155) administered by the National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences (NCATS) under the NIH. The program aims to support CTSA Program KL2 scholars and recipients of diversity and re-entry supplements in conducting clinical and translational science research as they transition to becoming independent academic researchers. The grant will fund various research projects including pilot studies, secondary data analysis, small self-contained research, methodology development, and new research technology development.

The opportunity is open to multiple applicant types including higher education institutions, nonprofits, small businesses, tribal organizations, and government entities. The funding falls under CFDA 93.350 and supports the NCATS mission of advancing innovative methods and technologies for diagnostics and therapeutics. The R03 grants are designed for short-term projects with limited resources, with the intention of generating preliminary data to support future R01 or equivalent applications. Patient-oriented research may or may not be included in the proposed projects.