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

May 25, 2026 (Estimated)

Not specified; award ceiling and floor not published

Supports educational and mentoring activities to enhance the biomedical, behavioral, and clinical research workforce.

This is a forecasted opportunity; details may change.

--- ## Description This program from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) supports research education activities aimed at complementing and enhancing the training of a workforce prepared to meet the nation’s biomedical, behavioral, and clinical research needs. The primary focus is on mentoring activities—such as networks and structured programs—to improve the quality of mentorship and help recruit individuals from various backgrounds into research careers in biomedical, behavioral, and clinical sciences. Funded projects may include research, courses, outreach, curriculum development, and other methods to prepare participants for impactful health-related research careers. --- ## 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 published. - Number of awards is not specified. --- ## Eligibility Eligible applicants include: - Public and State controlled institutions of higher education - Private institutions of higher education - Nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) IRS status (excluding institutions of higher education) - Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized and other than Federally recognized) - 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 --- ## Application Process - This opportunity is currently forecasted; the application package and detailed instructions will be available closer to the estimated post date (March 25, 2026). - No cost sharing or matching is required. - Applications must be submitted via [Grants.gov](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/361160) when the opportunity opens. - Monitor the NIH and Grants.gov program pages for updates and final instructions. --- ## Additional Information - The program is authorized under Sections 301 and 405 of the Public Health Service Act (42 USC 241 and 284). - The program supports a wide range of educational and mentoring activities, emphasizing diversity and preparation for health-related research careers. - This is a forecasted opportunity; program details, deadlines, and funding levels may change before the official announcement. --- ## External Links - [NIH Program Forecast on Grants.gov](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/361160) - [National Institutes of Health Homepage](https://www.nih.gov) - [Contact NIH](https://www.nih.gov/about-nih/contact-nih) --- ## Contact Information | Division/Office | Email | Description | |-----------------|-------|-------------| | Division of Biomedical Research Workforce (DBRW), Office of Extramural Research | [NIHTrain@mail.nih.gov](mailto:NIHTrain@mail.nih.gov) | Please contact via e-mail | ---

NIH Research Educational Program -Mentoring Activities & Networks (R25/UE5)

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