NIOSH Small Research Grant Program (R03)

The purpose of this grant program is to develop an understanding of the risks and conditions associated with occupational diseases and injuries, to explore methods for reducing risks and preventing or minimizing exposure to hazardous conditions in the workplace, and to translate significant scientific findings into prevention practices and products that will effectively reduce work-related illnesses and injuries. Applicants must concisely describe the occupational health burden(s) being addressed in their proposal while also linking the proposed research activities and outputs that will help address or alleviate this burden. Applicants should clearly articulate the anticipated impacts of the proposed work, both during the project period and beyond. The NIOSH R03 grant mechanism is intended to support small well-defined research projects that can be carried out in a period of up to two years with limited resources. (No renewals are allowed.) Examples of different types of R03 projects include, but are not limited to proof of concept studies; secondary analysis of existing data; small, self-contained research projects; pilot and feasibility studies; development of research methodology; and development of new research technology. R03 grant applications are not expected to have the same level of detail or extensive discussion found in an R01 application. Preliminary data are not required, particularly in applications proposing pilot or feasibility studies. Appropriate justification for the proposed work can be provided through literature citations, data from other sources, or from investigator-generated data. Applicants are encouraged to consult the NIOSH Scientific/Research Contact identified in this announcement to determine if an R03 application is appropriate for the research proposed.