NIIMBL eXperience for Educators RFA
Forecasted
NIIMBL eXperience for Educators RFA supports hosts of immersive programs for K–12 educators and counselors to connect biopharmaceutical manufacturing and career pathways with student learning.
Funder: National Institute for Innovation in Manufacturing Biopharmaceuticals
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to $50,000 for one two-day program or $75,000 for two; additional sessions considered at $25,000 each
Summary: Supports hosts of immersive two-day programs introducing K–12 educators and counselors to biopharmaceutical manufacturing and career pathways.
Key Information: Lead applicants must be NIIMBL member academic or nonprofit organizations in good standing.
Description
The NIIMBL eXperience for Educators RFA supports organizations that plan and host two-day immersive educational experiences for K–12 educators and counselors. Run by the National Institute for Innovation in Manufacturing Biopharmaceuticals (NIIMBL), the program combines hands-on activities, industry engagement, and networking to introduce participants to biopharmaceutical manufacturing, career opportunities, and educational pathways for their students.
This is a workforce education opportunity rather than a research-study grant. Its goal is to equip educators with foundational industry knowledge and resources they can use to inform and inspire students, make STEM lessons more career-relevant, and strengthen the industry’s talent pipeline. Hosts recruit and select educators, coordinate logistics, and engage industry, academic, and professional partners. Applicants may propose multiple two-day sessions to broaden educator reach.
