Funder: National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Due Dates: May 25, 2026 (Next due date)
Funding Amounts: Up to $375,000 total costs per year, typically supporting multi-year research education programs
Summary: Supports research education programs for diverse undergraduate students to expand and diversify the aging research workforce, providing research experience but not independent clinical trials.
Key Information: Independent clinical trials are not allowed; participants may gain experience in clinical trials led by mentors.
Description
This funding opportunity invites applications for R25 research education programs aimed at undergraduate students from diverse backgrounds, including those underrepresented in biomedical and behavioral sciences. The goal is to expand and diversify the skilled workforce in aging research by providing early exposure and intensive research experiences in aging-related fields. These programs are designed to prepare undergraduates to transition into advanced degree programs or competitive research careers in aging disciplines.
The program emphasizes research education rather than independent clinical trials; while participants cannot lead independent clinical trials, they may obtain research experience in clinical trials led by mentors or co-mentors.
Due Dates
- Next application due date: May 25, 2026
- Check NIH funding announcements for future deadlines and updates.
Funding Amount
- The award provides up to $375,000 in total costs per year.
- Funding typically supports multi-year research education programs.
Eligibility
- Eligible applicants include a broad range of organizations such as:
- State, county, city, and special district governments
- Public and private institutions of higher education
- Native American tribal governments and organizations
- Nonprofits (both 501(c)(3) and others)
- For-profit organizations other than small businesses
- Small businesses and others
- The program targets undergraduate students from diverse and underrepresented backgrounds in biomedical and behavioral sciences.
Application Process
- Applications must be submitted through NIH’s electronic submission system.
- Proposals should detail the development and implementation of research education programs focused on aging research for undergraduates.
- Independent clinical trials are not permitted; however, research experience in clinical trials led by mentors is allowed.
- Applicants should demonstrate how the program will prepare students for advanced research careers or graduate education in aging-related fields.
Additional Information
- The program supports the NIH’s mission to enhance and diversify the biomedical research workforce, particularly in aging research.
- Emphasis is placed on early career exposure and intensive research experiences.
- The funding opportunity is part of the NIH MSTEM initiative to advance diversity in aging research.
External Links
- National Institutes of Health (NIH) Home
- NIH Contact Information
- Note: The specific funding announcement page currently returns a 404 error; applicants should monitor the NIH grants website for updates or contact NIH directly.
Contact Information
This grant is ideal for institutions aiming to develop undergraduate research education programs that increase diversity and prepare students for careers in aging research, without involving independent clinical trials.