Support for Research Excellence First Independent Research (SuRE-First) Award (R16 - Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
ID: 352969Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

National Institutes of Health (HHS-NIH11)

Award Range

$0 - $125K

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Health

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes
Timeline
  1. 1
    Forecast Posted Not available
  2. 2
    Forecast Due Not available
  3. 3
    Posted Mar 14, 2024 12:00 AM
  4. 4
    Due Jan 7, 2027 12:00 AM
Description

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is offering the Support for Research Excellence First Independent Research (SuRE-First) Award through a Grant opportunity. This program aims to support research capacity building at eligible higher education institutions by funding investigator-initiated biomedical research in various science fields. The SuRE-First awards specifically provide research grant support for faculty investigators who have not previously received independent external research grants. The funding also aims to provide high-quality research experiences for undergraduate and/or graduate students and enhance the institutional scientific research culture. The maximum award ceiling for this grant is $125,000. Eligible applicants include 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), and Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs). Non-domestic entities and components are not eligible to apply. The closing date for applications is January 7, 2027. For more information and to apply, visit the following link: SuRE-First Award Grant Information. For any inquiries, contact NIH Grants Information at grantsinfo@nih.gov.

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