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Indo-U.S. Vaccine Action Program (VAP) Small Research Grant Program (R03)

National Institutes of Health

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Rolling / OpenLast verified: 2026-06-18

About This Grant

-Purpose. Scientific cooperation between India and the U.S. has taken place under a variety of bilateral umbrella agreements, including the Indo-U.S. Science and Technology (S and T) Sub-Commission, the Gandhi-Reagan S and T Initiative, the U.S.-India Fund, and the current S and T Cooperation Agreement. Building upon these agreements and initiatives, representatives of the United States and the Government of India signed a Memorandum of Understanding on July, 9 1987 implementing the Indo-U.S. Vaccine Action Program (VAP) in order to expand collaborative vaccine research. The goal of the VAP is to support collaborative vaccine-related research projects that ultimately reduce the burden of infectious diseases of importance in India, the U.S., the South Asian region and globally. -Mechanism of Support. This funding opportunity announcement (FOA) solicits Small Research Grant (R03) applications, which will provide U.S. dollar support of vaccine-related research in India and the United States and augment current VAP activities. Investigators from U.S. and Indian institutions are eligible to apply. -Applications are solicited from organizations/institutions that propose to conduct vaccine-related research through well-established collaborations with Indian investigators on the following: dengue, influenza (including avian influenza), HIV/AIDS, and tuberculosis.

Grant Summary

Indo-U.S. Vaccine Action Program (VAP) Small Research Grant Program (R03) is a National Institutes of Health grant providing funding that varies by award for municipality. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.

Focus Areas

healthhealthcare

Eligibility

municipality

How to Apply

Funding Range

Up to $0K

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Complexity
Medium
  1. 1Confirm your organization is eligible for Indo-U.S. Vaccine Action Program (VAP) Small Research Grant Program (R03) from National Institutes of Health, checking organization type, location, and any population or project requirements.
  2. 2Gather the required documents and information, including your organization details, project plan, and budget figures.
  3. 3Draft your application narrative and budget addressing the funder's priorities and review criteria. FindGrants can draft each section for you to review and edit.
  4. 4Review every section against the requirements checklist, then export a submission-ready application pack and submit it to National Institutes of Health before the deadline.
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Indo-U.S. Vaccine Action Program (VAP) Small Research Grant Program (R03): Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible for the Indo-U.S. Vaccine Action Program (VAP) Small Research Grant Program (R03)?

Indo-U.S. Vaccine Action Program (VAP) Small Research Grant Program (R03) is offered by National Institutes of Health and is generally open to municipality. It is open to organizations nationwide unless the funder specifies otherwise. Review the specific eligibility terms before applying, since funders set their own requirements around organization type, location, and the population or project being served.

How much funding does the Indo-U.S. Vaccine Action Program (VAP) Small Research Grant Program (R03) provide?

Indo-U.S. Vaccine Action Program (VAP) Small Research Grant Program (R03) provides an amount that varies by award per award from National Institutes of Health. Actual award sizes depend on the scope of your project, available program funds, and the number of applicants, so build a budget that reflects realistic, allowable costs rather than the maximum figure.

When is the Indo-U.S. Vaccine Action Program (VAP) Small Research Grant Program (R03) deadline?

Indo-U.S. Vaccine Action Program (VAP) Small Research Grant Program (R03) accepts applications on a rolling or ongoing basis, so there is no single fixed deadline. Confirm current timing with the funder, National Institutes of Health, before you apply, and submit as early as possible because rolling programs can close once funds are committed.

How do you apply for the Indo-U.S. Vaccine Action Program (VAP) Small Research Grant Program (R03)?

To apply for Indo-U.S. Vaccine Action Program (VAP) Small Research Grant Program (R03), confirm your eligibility, gather the required documents, and prepare a narrative and budget that address the funder's priorities. FindGrants guides you step by step and can draft each section, then exports a submission-ready application pack for this grant from National Institutes of Health.

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