PAR-25-134-Full-Announcement.html

This is a full grant announcement for PAR-25-134, the Academic Research Enhancement Award (AREA) for Undergraduate-Focused Institutions, administered by the Department of Health and Human Services National Institutes of Health. The R15 grant opportunity supports small-scale biomedical research projects at institutions that have not received substantial NIH funding, specifically targeting schools that award baccalaureate science degrees and have received no more than $6 million in NIH support (direct and indirect costs) in 4 of the last 7 fiscal years.

The grant spans multiple research areas through 28 different NIH grant programs, including cancer research, lung diseases, cardiovascular health, mental health, diabetes, environmental health, oral health, nursing research, and vision research among others. The primary goals are to provide biomedical research experiences for undergraduate students and enhance the research environment at eligible institutions. Clinical trials are not allowed under this funding opportunity. The grant specifically targets higher education institutions, both public and private, focusing on undergraduate education rather than health professional schools.