Innovative Programs to Enhance Research Training (IPERT) (R25 Independent Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
Funding available for innovative programs providing skills training for biomedical research careers at all stages, must be inclusive and have strong leadership and evaluation plans.
Funder: National Institutes of Health
Due Dates: October 17, 2024 (New) | October 15, 2025 (New) | October 14, 2026 (New)
Funding Amounts: Up to $500,000 per year in direct costs, for a maximum project period of 5 years.
Summary: Supports innovative, broadly accessible educational programs that equip participants at all career stages with technical, operational, or professional skills for biomedical research careers.
Key Information: Renewal applications are not allowed; programs must be distinct from existing federally funded training at the applicant institution.
Description
This opportunity, offered by the National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS) at NIH, funds innovative educational activities that enhance the skills and career readiness of the biomedical research workforce. The program supports courses for skills development, mentoring activities, and curriculum or methods development, targeting participants from undergraduate through professional levels (including faculty and staff scientists). Activities must be open to the broader biomedical research community and not limited to a single institution.
The program emphasizes innovation, broad accessibility, robust leadership, participant recruitment, and strong evaluation and dissemination plans. Funded projects should address gaps in research training, use evidence-informed educational approaches, and be designed to have a regional or national impact.
