RFA-CA-24-026-Full-Announcement.html

This document is a Request for Applications (RFA) for the National Cancer Institute (NCI) Youth Enjoy Science Research Education Program (R25 Clinical Trial Not Allowed). The overarching goal of this NCI R25 program is to support educational activities that encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds, including those underrepresented in biomedical and behavioral sciences, to pursue further studies or careers in research. The program aims to inspire interest in biomedical sciences, help envision research as a career path, and strengthen practical research and career skills for grade 6-12 and undergraduate students. Eligible applicants include public or Indian housing authorities, non-501(c)(3) nonprofits, small businesses, tribal organizations, state/local governments, higher education institutions, and others. The funding opportunity supports research experiences, curriculum/methods development, and outreach activities that capitalize on the institution's research strengths and are responsive to their target populations. The funding instrument is a grant, and the CFDA number is 93.398 - Cancer Research Manpower. The National Institutes of Health is the federal agency administering this opportunity.