GrantPostedDiscretionary

NIH Science Education Partnership Award (SEPA) (R25 - Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

National Institutes of Health
PAR-27-077
Application Deadline
May 25, 2029
1066 days left
Days Remaining
1066
Until deadline
Award Ceiling
Total Program Funding

Grant Opportunity Analysis

The National Institutes of Health is offering the Science Education Partnership Award (SEPA) R25 grant to support research education activities that increase understanding of biomedical research among pre-kindergarten through 12th grade learners and encourage interest in STEM careers. The program can support activities such as skills development courses, research experiences, mentoring, curriculum development, and outreach, along with required research education, evaluation, and dissemination plans. The award is not allowed to include clinical trials, has a maximum project period of five years, and limits direct costs to $250,000 annually. Applications are accepted on multiple due dates through May 25, 2029, and foreign entities and foreign components are not eligible; the listed contact is NIGMS_SEPA@mail.nih.gov.

Eligible Applicants

Others
Additional Eligibility Information

Refer to Section III. Eligibility Information in the NOFO for additional information on eligibility.Foreign Organizations/International Collaborations: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 not allowed.

Grant Documents

1 File

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Project Timeline

postedOriginal Opportunity PostedMay 5, 2026
deadlineApplication DeadlineMay 25, 2029
expiryArchive DateJul 24, 2029

Funding Details

No cost sharing required

Agency & Classification

Agency
National Institutes of Health(HHS-NIH11)
Funding Category
Health
Funding Instrument
Grant

Grantor Contact

CFDA Numbers

93.866

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