Summer Research Education Experience Program (R25 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
ID: 354972Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

National Institutes of Health (HHS-NIH11)

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Health

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/354972

Additional Information

http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-24-204.html
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    Description

    The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is offering the Summer Research Education Experience Program (R25), a federal grant aimed at enhancing educational activities that support a diverse workforce in biomedical, behavioral, and clinical research. This program specifically focuses on providing summer research experiences for high school students, undergraduates, and high school science teachers, promoting hands-on research in laboratory or field settings while aligning with NIH's mission and fostering inclusivity for underrepresented groups. The grant allows for a project budget of up to $125,000 per year, with applications opening on February 18, 2025, and a submission deadline of May 7, 2027. Interested applicants can find more information and guidance by contacting NIH Grants Information at grantsinfo@nih.gov or visiting the program's webpage at https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-24-204.html.

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    PAR-24-204.html
    The National Institutes of Health (NIH) seeks applications for the Summer Research Education Experience Program (R25), providing funding opportunities to enhance educational activities supporting a diverse workforce in biomedical, behavioral, and clinical research. The primary focus is on summer research experiences for high school students, undergraduates, and high school science teachers, with programs promoting hands-on research in laboratory or field settings. Proposals should align with NIH's mission and demonstrate a commitment to inclusivity, targeting students from underrepresented backgrounds. Key dates include an application open date of February 18, 2025, with a project budget cap of $125,000 per year. Eligible applicants encompass various educational institutions and nonprofits, with an emphasis on minority-serving organizations. Each application involves rigorous criteria, including clear goals, sound educational principles, and robust plans for participant recruitment and training in responsible research conduct. Review criteria focus on significance, investigator qualifications, innovation, and overall approach. Applicants must ensure compliance with all instructions and use updated application forms. This initiative underscores the NIH's commitment to fostering educational pathways and increasing participation in the sciences among underrepresented groups while addressing the critical need for skilled professionals in health research fields.
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