[National Institutes of Health](https://www.nih.gov)

May 25, 2026 (Forecasted)

Award ceiling and floor not specified; total program funding not listed.

Supports educational activities emphasizing research experiences to enhance training and career development in biomedical, behavioral, and clinical research.

This is a forecasted opportunity; all dates and details are subject to change.

--- ## Description The National Institutes of Health (NIH) Research Education Program supports activities designed to complement and enhance the training of a workforce capable of meeting the nation’s biomedical, behavioral, and clinical research needs. The program seeks to recruit individuals with specialized backgrounds into research careers and foster a deeper understanding of health-related research and its societal implications. This opportunity specifically focuses on research experiences, supporting creative educational activities such as mentoring, curriculum and methods development, outreach, and career development. The overarching aim is to prepare participants for impactful careers addressing the health-related research needs of the United States. --- ## Due Dates - Estimated Application Due Date: May 25, 2026 *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - Award ceiling and floor are not specified in the current forecast. - Estimated total program funding is not listed. - Number of awards not specified. - Funding levels may be updated when the full announcement is released. --- ## Eligibility Eligible applicants include: - Public and State controlled institutions of higher education - Private institutions of higher education - Nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education) - Federally recognized Native American tribal governments - Native American tribal organizations (other than federally recognized tribal governments) - Eligible agencies of the Federal Government - U.S. territories or possessions - Faith-based or community-based organizations - Other eligible applicants as described in the official listing --- ## Application Process - This is a forecasted opportunity; the official application package has not yet been released. - Applicants should monitor the [Grants.gov listing](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/361159) for updates, including the official Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) and application instructions. - Direct inquiries to the NIH Division of Biomedical Research Workforce (see contact information below). --- ## Additional Information - Cost sharing or matching is **not required**. - Programs may include elements such as mentoring, courses, curriculum development, outreach, and career development. - The opportunity is open to a broad range of organizations, including faith-based and community-based groups. --- ## External Links - [NIH Funder Homepage](https://www.nih.gov) - [Official Grants.gov Opportunity Listing](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/361159) --- ## Contact Information | Division/Office | Email | Phone | |-----------------|-------|-------| | Division of Biomedical Research Workforce (DBRW), Office of Extramural Research | [NIHTrain@mail.nih.gov](mailto:NIHTrain@mail.nih.gov) | 301-496-4000 | ---

NIH Research Education Program - Research Experiences (R25)

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