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Types of Grant Programs
NIH uses activity codes (e.g. R01, R43, etc.) to differentiate the wide variety of research-related programs we support. NIH Institutes and Centers (ICs) may vary in the way they use activity codes; not all ICs accept applications for all types of grant programs or they apply specialized eligibility criteria. Look closely at Funding Opportunity Announcements (FOAs) to determine which ICs participate and the specifics of eligibility.
A comprehensive list of extramural grant and cooperative agreement activity codes is available, or you can search for specific codes below:
The following groupings represent the main types of grant funding we provide:
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The following represent frequently used research grant programs. A comprehensive list of all activity codes is also available.
Important note: NIH Institutes and Centers (ICs) may vary in the way they use activity codes; not all ICs accept applications for all types of grant programs or they apply specialized eligibility criteria. Look closely at funding opportunity announcements (FOAs) to determine which ICs participate and the specifics of eligibility.
NIH Research Project Grant Program (R01)
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NIH Small Grant Program (R03):
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NIH Support for Conferences and Scientific Meetings (R13 and U13)
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NIH Academic Research Enhancement Award (AREA)
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NIH Exploratory/Developmental Research Grant Award (R21)
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NIH Clinical Trial Planning Grant (R34) Program
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Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR)
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Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR)
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NIH High Priority, Short-Term Project Award (R56)
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U01 |
Research Project Cooperative Agreement
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The following represents the most frequently used programs. A comprehensive list of all activity codes is also available. Program project/center grants are large, multi-project efforts that generally include a diverse array of research activities. NIH Institutes and Centers issue funding opportunity announcements to indicate their interest in funding this type of program.
Centers (ICs) may vary in the way they use activity codes. Look closely at funding opportunity announcements (FOAs) to determine which ICs participate and the specifics of eligibility.
P01 |
Research Program Project Grant
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P20 |
Exploratory Grants
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P30 |
Center Core Grants
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P50 |
Specialized Center
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The following represent some of the more frequently used types of grant programs that provide research-related support or access to resources. This list is by no means exhaustive. A comprehensive list of all activity codes is also available.
Important note: NIH Institutes and Centers (ICs) may vary in the way they use activity codes; not all ICs accept applications for all types of grant programs or they apply specialized eligibility criteria. Look closely at funding opportunity announcements (FOAs) to determine which ICs participate and the specifics of eligibility.
R24 |
Resource-Related Research Projects
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R25 |
Education Projects
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X01 |
Resource Access Program
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NIH supports a variety of broad-reaching programs that are trans-NIH in nature.
Biomedical Information Science and Technology Initiative (BISTI) |
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NIH Blueprint for Neuroscience Research |
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Research Supplements to Promote Diversity in Health-Related Research |
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Administrative Supplements to Existing NIH Grants and Cooperative Agreements (Parent Admin Supp) |
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New and Early Stage Investigators (ESI) Policies |
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Genome-Wide Association Studies |
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The Common Fund has been used to support a series of short term, exceptionally high impact, trans-NIH programs known collectively as the NIH Roadmap for Medical Research. As the Common Fund grows, and research opportunities and needs emerge in the scientific community, the portfolio of programs supported by the Common Fund will likely evolve to encompass a diverse set of trans-NIH programs, although the NIH Roadmap is likely to remain a central component. | |
NIH Basic Behavioral and Social Science Research Opportunity Network (OppNet) |
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Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE) |
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Stem Cell Information |
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CounterACT | Trans-NIH Countermeasures Against Chemical Threats (CounterACT) program |
The following grant programs are inactive and are shown for informational and historical purposes.
Clinical Research Curriculum Award (CRCA) | |
First Independent Research Support and Transition (FIRST) | |
Short-Term Courses in Research Ethics (T15) |