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This document is a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the Academic Research Enhancement Award (AREA) for Undergraduate-Focused Institutions (R15 Clinical Trial Required) grant program.

The purpose of this grant is to support small-scale research projects at institutions that do not receive substantial NIH funding, with a focus on providing biomedical research experiences for undergraduate students and enhancing the research environment at applicant institutions. Eligible institutions must award baccalaureate science degrees and have received no more than $6 million per year in NIH funding for 4 of the last 7 fiscal years. The NOFO supports investigator-initiated mechanistic and/or minimal risk clinical trials addressing the mission and research interests of the participating NIH institutes. Funding is available through several NIH institutes and centers, including the National Cancer Institute, National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, National Institute of Mental Health, and others. The CFDA numbers and brief descriptions for the relevant federal grant programs are provided.