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) for Undergraduate-Focused Institutions, aimed at supporting small-scale research grants at institutions with limited prior NIH funding. This funding opportunity is specifically designed for institutions that grant baccalaureate degrees in biomedical sciences and have received no more than $6 million in NIH support during four of the last seven years, with a focus on enhancing the research environment and providing undergraduate students with hands-on biomedical research experiences. Eligible institutions can request up to $375,000 over three years to conduct investigator-initiated, minimal risk clinical trials that do not require FDA oversight. Interested applicants must adhere to application protocols, including registration with Grants.gov, and can find more information at the NIH grants website. The application deadline is May 7, 2027, and inquiries can be directed to 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.