Academic Research Enhancement Award (AREA) for Undergraduate-Focused Institutions (R15 Clinical Trial Required)
Grant Opportunity Analysis
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is offering the Academic Research Enhancement Award (AREA) aimed at supporting small-scale biomedical research projects at undergraduate-focused institutions that have not received substantial NIH funding. This grant program is designed to enhance the research environment and provide undergraduate students with significant research experiences, specifically targeting institutions that have received no more than $6 million in NIH support over the past seven years. The initiative encourages investigator-initiated, low-risk clinical trials that may not require FDA oversight, with funding requests capped at $375,000 for a maximum duration of three years. Applications will be accepted starting January 25, 2025, with a closing date of January 8, 2028. For further inquiries, interested parties can contact NIH Grants Information at grantsinfo@nih.gov.
Eligible Applicants
Other Eligible Applicants include the following: Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions; Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISISs); Hispanic-serving Institutions; Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs); Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs) ; Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organizations) are not eligible to apply. Non-domestic (non-U.S.) components of U.S. Organizations are not eligible to apply. Foreign components, as defined in the NIH Grants Policy Statement, are allowed.