Academic Research Enhancement Award (AREA) for Undergraduate-Focused Institutions (R15 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

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Opportunity number
PAR-25-134
Agency
Applications due
Award size
Up to $375,000

Opportunity facts

Funding instrument
Grant
Categories
  • Health
  • Income Security and Social Services
  • Food and Nutrition
  • Education
  • Environment
Eligible applicants
  • Other
  • Higher Education Inst. (Public)
  • Higher Education Inst. (Private)
Points of contact
Full announcement

Opportunity details come from Grants.gov. Updated .

About this opportunity

Written by GovTribe AI ·

The National Institutes of Health seeks applicants for the Academic Research Enhancement Award (AREA) for Undergraduate-Focused Institutions (R15, clinical trials not allowed) with an application due date of January 7, 2028. Eligible institutions must award baccalaureate science degrees and have received no more than $6 million per year of NIH support (in both direct and F&A/indirect costs) in 4 of the last 7 fiscal years; for multi-school institutions, the $6 million limit applies to non-health professional schools and colleges as a whole. Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions, Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions, Hispanic-Serving Institutions, Historically Black Colleges and Universities, and Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities are also eligible. Non-domestic entities are not eligible. The program supports small-scale biomedical research grants with an emphasis on providing research experiences primarily for undergraduate students and enhancing the research environment at applicant institutions. The program operates across 28 different NIH grant programs spanning cancer research, lung diseases, cardiovascular health, mental health, diabetes, environmental health, oral health, nursing research, and vision research, among other research areas. Clinical trials are not permitted under this funding opportunity. Award amounts and specific funding ceilings are not provided in the source material. The assistance mix includes grants across multiple NIH institutes and centers. Evaluation prioritizes scientific merit, relevance to program objectives, and program balance consistent with NIH and individual institute priorities.

Synopsis

The purpose of this Academic Research Enhancement Award (AREA) for Undergraduate-Focused Institutionsis to support small scale research grants at institutions that do not receive substantial funding from the NIH, with an emphasis on providing biomedical research experiences primarily 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 dollars per year of NIH support (in both direct and F and A/indirect costs) in 4 of the last 7 fiscal years. For institutions composed of multiple schools and colleges, the $6 million funding limit is based on the amount of NIH funding received by all the non-health professional schools and colleges within the institution as a whole. See Part II. Section 3.1 Eligible Organizations for more information.

Eligibility

Other Eligible Applicants include the following: Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions; Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISISs); Hispanic-serving Institutions; Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs); Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs) ; See NOFO for further eligibility requirements. Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organizations) are not eligible to apply.

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PKG00289269.pdf PDF

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