Academic Research Enhancement Award (AREA) for Undergraduate-Focused Institutions (R15 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
Grant Opportunity Analysis
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is offering the Academic Research Enhancement Award (AREA) aimed at undergraduate-focused institutions to support small-scale biomedical research projects. This grant seeks to enhance research environments at institutions that have received no more than $6 million in NIH funding over the past seven years, with a focus on engaging undergraduate students in significant research activities. The program is designed to foster a diverse pipeline of future research scientists and requires a detailed proposal outlining the research plan and student engagement strategies, submitted electronically through Grants.gov. The maximum funding amount is $375,000 for a project period of up to three years, with applications due quarterly. For more information, interested applicants can contact NIH Grants Information at grantsinfo@nih.gov or visit the opportunity's webpage at https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-24-152.html.
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.