Research Enhancement Award Program (REAP) for Health Professional Schools and Graduate Schools (R15 Clinical Trial Required)
ID: 337298Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

National Institutes of Health (HHS-NIH11)

Award Range

$0 - $300K

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Income Security and Social Services

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/337298

Additional Information

http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-21-357.html
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    Description

    The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has announced the Research Enhancement Award Program (REAP) for Health Professional Schools and Graduate Schools, aimed at supporting small-scale research grants for institutions with limited NIH funding. This program is designed to foster biomedical research experiences for health professional, undergraduate, and graduate students while enhancing the research environment at eligible institutions, which must have received no more than $6 million in NIH support over the past seven years. The REAP initiative emphasizes the inclusion of underrepresented students in research and requires applications to propose clinical trials addressing significant public health issues, specifically low-risk or mechanistic studies without FDA oversight. Interested applicants can find more information and guidelines at the provided link, with a funding ceiling of $300,000 and a submission deadline of January 7, 2025. For inquiries, contact the NIH OER Webmaster at OERWebmaster03@od.nih.gov.

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    OERWebmaster03@od.nih.gov
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    The Department of Health and Human Services has issued a funding opportunity, titled the Research Enhancement Award Program (REAP) for Health Professional Schools and Graduate Schools, focusing on small-scale research grants for institutions with limited NIH funding. This initiative, led by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and various participating institutes, aims to foster biomedical research experiences for students and enhance the research environment in eligible institutions. Eligible organizations must provide advanced degrees and have received no more than $6 million in NIH support over the past seven years. Applications must propose clinical trials addressing significant public health issues, specifically including low-risk or mechanistic studies without FDA oversight. Key dates for applications, deadlines for submission, and strict compliance with guidelines are outlined, emphasizing the inclusion of underrepresented students in research. The REAP program not only supports meritorious research but also strengthens the applicant institutions' research capabilities while engaging health professional, undergraduate, and graduate students in meaningful research activities. The NIH encourages diverse participation to further enrich the research landscape, thereby enhancing future careers in biomedical science.
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