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Research Grant (R), Project (P), and Cooperative (U) Mechanisms
NICHD uses the following mechanisms to support research grants, program projects and centers, and cooperative activities.
Supports small investigator-initiated research projects that can be carried out in a short period of time with limited resources on a topic within the areas of research supported by NICHD.
Examples include pilot or feasibility studies; secondary analysis of existing data; small, self-contained research projects; development of research methodology and/or development of new research technology.
Provides limited support for exploratory/developmental research projects that introduce novel scientific ideas, model systems, tools, agents, targets, and/or technologies.
Provides support for short-term research education programs to improve the knowledge and skills of investigators conducting research on reproductive, developmental, behavioral, social, and rehabilitative processes that determine the health and well-being of newborns, infants, children, adults, families, and populations.
At present, NICHD does not accept R34 applications.
R34s support the planning of Phase III clinical trials, including activities that establish the research team, develop tools for data management, and finalize the protocol.
The Parent R34 Announcement (PA-09-186) expired and has not been re-issued.