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NIH Research Education Program - Research Experiences (Parent R25 - Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

National Institutes of Health Nonprofit eligible

Administered by National Institutes of Health, this health grant invites applications from nonprofits and other eligible applicants, with applications due May 5, 2029.

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Deadline
May 5, 2029
Posted
Jun 8, 2026
Opportunity number
PA-27-036
CFDA
93.113, 93.121, 93.172, 93.173, 93.233, 93.242, 93.273, 93.279, 93.310, 93.313, 93.361, 93.398, 93.837, 93.838, 93.839, 93.840, 93.847, 93.853, 93.855, 93.859, 93.865, 93.866, 93.867, 93.879, 93.T21, 93.THR

Opportunity description

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) Research Education Program supports research education activities in the mission areas of the NIH. The overarching goal of the Research Education program is to:Support educational activities that complement and/or enhance training of a workforce to meet the nation's biomedical, behavioral and clinical research needs;Help recruit individuals with specific specialty or disciplinary backgrounds to research careers in biomedical, behavioral and clinical sciences; and Foster a better understanding of biomedical, behavioral and clinical research and its implications.

Who can apply

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

Refer to Section III. Eligibility Information in the NOFO for additional information on eligibility.The sponsoring organization must assure support for the proposed program. Appropriate institutional commitment to the program includes the provision of adequate staff, facilities, and educational resources that can contribute to the planned program.Institutions with existing Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) institutional training grants (e.g., T32) or other Federally funded training programs may apply for a research education grant provided that the proposed educational experiences are distinct from those training programs receiving federal support. In many cases, it is anticipated that the proposed research education program will complement ongoing research training occurring at the applicant organization.Foreign Organizations/International Collaborations:Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organizations) are not eligible to applyNon-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.

Agency contact

National Institutes of Health

Division of Biomedical Research Workforce (DBRW) NIHTrain@mail.nih.gov

NIHTrain@mail.nih.gov

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