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

May 25, 2026 (forecasted)

Amount not specified; typical R25 awards vary; no cost sharing required.

Supports educational activities that enhance training and workforce development in biomedical, behavioral, and clinical research.

This is a forecasted opportunity; dates and details may change.

--- ## Description The NIH Research Education Program (R25) is designed to support research education activities that complement and enhance training opportunities in the mission areas of the NIH. The overarching goal is to ensure a workforce that is well-prepared to meet the nation’s biomedical, behavioral, and clinical research needs. This program aims to: - Support educational activities that supplement formal research training. - Recruit individuals with specific specialty or disciplinary backgrounds to research careers in biomedical, behavioral, and clinical sciences. - Foster a broader understanding of biomedical, behavioral, and clinical research and its implications. --- ## 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 - The specific award amount is not specified in the forecast. - No cost sharing or matching is required. - Typical R25 awards vary in size and duration depending on the scope and nature of the proposed educational activities. --- ## Eligibility Eligible applicants include: - State governments - County governments - Independent school districts - Public and State controlled institutions of higher education - Private institutions of higher education - Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) - Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) - Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities - Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education) - For-profit organizations (including small businesses and others) --- ## Application Process - This is a forecasted opportunity; the official Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) with detailed application instructions will be released closer to the estimated post date (March 2026). - Applications will be submitted through [Grants.gov](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/359703). - Applicants should monitor the NIH and Grants.gov program pages for updates and full application details as the forecast is finalized. --- ## Additional Information - The R25 program is intended for research education, not direct research or research training. - Projects should propose activities that enhance the training environment and foster a better understanding of research careers and their impact. - For more details on the R25 mechanism, visit the [NIH R25 program description](https://researchtraining.nih.gov/programs/research-education). --- ## External Links - [NIH Opportunity Forecast on Grants.gov](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/359703) - [NIH Research Education (R25) Programs Overview](https://researchtraining.nih.gov/programs/research-education) - [NIH Main Website](https://www.nih.gov/) --- ## Contact Information | Division/Office | Email | Phone | |---------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------|--------------| | Division of Biomedical Research Workforce (DBRW), Office of Extramural Research, Office of the Director | [NIHTrain@mail.nih.gov](mailto:NIHTrain@mail.nih.gov) | 301-451-0993 |

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