The National Institutes of Health (NIH), through the National Cancer Institute (NCI), has announced a funding opportunity for the National Cancer Institute Youth Enjoy Science Research Education Program (R25 Clinical Trial Not Allowed). This program aims to promote research education activities that engage students from diverse and underrepresented backgrounds in cancer research experiences, spanning from middle school through undergraduate studies, with a focus on research experiences, curriculum development, and outreach efforts. The initiative is crucial for enhancing diversity in the biomedical and behavioral sciences, ultimately fostering a new generation of researchers in cancer-related fields. Eligible organizations, including higher education institutions and nonprofits, can apply for grants with a budget cap of $400,000 per year for up to five years, with applications due by September 28, 2026. For further inquiries, interested parties can contact NIH Grants Information at grantsinfo@nih.gov or visit the program's webpage at https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-CA-24-026.html.

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The National Institutes of Health (NIH), through the National Cancer Institute (NCI), has announced a funding opportunity for the National Cancer Institute Youth Enjoy Science Research Education Program (R25 Clinical Trial Not Allowed). This program aims to promote research education activities that foster diversity in the biomedical and behavioral sciences, particularly focusing on engaging students from underrepresented backgrounds in cancer research experiences from middle school through undergraduate studies. Key components of the program include research experiences, curriculum development, and outreach efforts aimed at enhancing science education and career motivation. Institutions are encouraged to create unique programs leveraging their research strengths and fostering student retention in biomedical research careers. The funding opportunity allows applications for new, renewal, and resubmission proposals with a budget cap of $400,000 per year for a maximum of five years. Eligible organizations include higher education institutions, nonprofits, and governmental entities. A recruitment plan for diverse participants and a strong evaluation strategy for gauging program impact are essential for applications, which may be submitted via the NIH ASSIST system by the specified deadlines.

https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-CA-24-026.html

The NIH Research Education Program (R25) supports research education activities in the mission areas of the NIH. The overarching goal of this National Cancer Institute (NCI) R25 program is to support educational activities that encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds, including those from groups underrepresented in the biomedical and behavioral sciences, to pursue further studies or careers in research. To accomplish the stated over-arching goal, this FOA will support creative educational activities with a primary focus on Research Experiences, Curriculum or Methods Development and Outreach. The NCIs mission is to conduct and support research, training, health information dissemination, and other programs with respect to cancer. This funding opportunity seeks to facilitate the education of students from diverse backgrounds underrepresented in biomedical research who will become knowledgeable about cancer, and available to focus on cancer later in their careers. With the aim of enhancing the pool of individuals from underrepresented backgrounds interested in pursuing a career in biomedical research via early intervention strategies, the NCI Youth Enjoy Science (YES) Program will support efforts to create and maintain an institutional program to engage grades 6-12 and/or undergraduate students from underrepresented populations in cutting edge cancer research experiences. The proposed institutional programs may also provide research experiences for the grade 6-12 teachers and undergraduate faculty members who serve underrepresented student populations. The specific goals are to inspire interest in biomedical sciences, help envision research as a career path, and strengthen practical research and career skills. In alignment with these goals, institutions may develop unique programs that capitalize on their research strengths and are responsive to their target populations.

See Section VII. Agency Contacts within the full opportunity announcement for all other inquires.

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