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Innovative Programs to Enhance Research Training (IPERT) (R25 Independent Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

National Institutes of Health Nonprofit eligible

Looking for health funding? National Institutes of Health is accepting applications for this award from nonprofits and other eligible applicants, with applications due Oct 14, 2026. It provides awards up to $500K.

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Deadline
Oct 14, 2026
Award amount
Up to $500K
Posted
Jul 18, 2024
Opportunity number
PAR-24-252
CFDA
93.859

Opportunity description

NIGMS will support innovative educational activities designed to equip participants with technical, operational, or professional skills required for careers in the biomedical research workforce. Activities must be open to the broader biomedical research community and may focus on participants at one or more career stages from undergraduates to professionals (for example faculty, staff scientists). Funded programs will have a robust program leadership structure, participant recruitment plan, and evaluation and dissemination plans.

Who can apply

  • Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
  • Special district governments
  • Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
  • Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
  • For profit organizations other than small businesses
  • State governments
  • Private institutions of higher education
  • City or township governments
  • Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
  • Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
  • Independent school districts
  • Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
  • Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities
  • Small businesses
  • County governments

Other Eligible Applicants include the following: Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions; Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISISs); Eligible Agencies of the Federal Government; Faith-based or Community-based Organizations; Hispanic-serving Institutions; Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs); Indian/Native American Tribal Governments (Other than Federally Recognized); Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organizations); Regional Organizations; Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs) ; U.S. Territory or Possession; Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organizations) are not eligible to apply Non-domestic (non-U.S.) components of U.S. Organizations are not eligible to apply. Foreign components, as defined in the NIH Grants Policy Statement, are not allowed.

Funding

Award ceiling
$500K

Agency contact

National Institutes of Health

NIH Grants Information grantsinfo@nih.gov

grantsinfo@nih.gov

How to apply

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