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NIH Science Education Partnership Award (SEPA) (R25 - Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

National Institutes of Health Nonprofit eligible

National Institutes of Health is funding health projects through this opportunity, which is open to nonprofits and other eligible applicants, with applications due May 25, 2029.

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Deadline
May 25, 2029
Posted
May 5, 2026
Opportunity number
PAR-27-077
CFDA
93.121, 93.172, 93.213, 93.242, 93.279, 93.286, 93.307, 93.310, 93.313, 93.855, 93.859, 93.866

Opportunity description

The NIH Research Education Program (R25) supports research education activities in the mission areas of the NIH. The overarching goal of this NIH Science Education Partnership Award (SEPA) program is to support educational activities that increase understanding of biomedical research among pre-college (pre-kindergarten to grade12) individuals, and to encourage awareness of and continued interest in careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).

Who can apply

  • Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
  • Private institutions of higher education
  • Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
  • Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
  • County 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)
  • Independent school districts
  • City or township governments
  • Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities
  • State governments
  • Special district governments
  • For profit organizations other than small businesses
  • Small businesses
  • Nonprofits having 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.Foreign Organizations/International Collaborations: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.

Agency contact

National Institutes of Health

NIGMS SEPA NIGMS_SEPA@mail.nih.gov

NIGMS_SEPA@mail.nih.gov

Next steps to apply

To apply, head to the official Grants.gov listing — that is where registration and submission happen. Always re-check the closing date there, as agencies can revise it.

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