NIH Science Education Partnership Award (SEPA) (R25 - Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
ID: 347271Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

National Institutes of Health (HHS-NIH11)

Award Range

$0 - $250K

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Income Security and Social Services

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/347271

Additional Information

http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-23-137.html
Timeline
    Description

    The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is offering the Science Education Partnership Award (SEPA) (R25 - Clinical Trial Not Allowed) to support educational activities aimed at enhancing STEM education for pre-college students from diverse backgrounds. This grant program seeks to encourage individuals from underrepresented groups to pursue careers in biomedical and behavioral sciences through initiatives such as skills development courses, hands-on research experiences, mentoring, curriculum development, and outreach efforts. The SEPA program is crucial for building a diverse scientific workforce and fostering innovation in STEM education, with a funding ceiling of $250,000 available for eligible applicants, which include various educational institutions and community organizations. Proposals must be submitted by June 6, 2025, and interested parties can reach out to NIH Grants Information at grantsinfo@nih.gov for further inquiries.

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    grantsinfo@nih.gov
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    The NIH Science Education Partnership Award (SEPA) program aims to enhance STEM education by supporting projects that encourage pre-college students from diverse backgrounds to pursue careers in biomedical and behavioral sciences. This funding opportunity, detailed under NOFO PAR-23-137, is specifically targeted at educational activities such as skills development courses, hands-on research experiences, mentoring efforts, curriculum development, and outreach initiatives. The R25 program emphasizes the inclusion of underrepresented groups and promotes innovation in STEM education through engaging and culturally relevant methods. Institutions eligible for funding include higher education establishments, nonprofits, government entities, and independent school districts. Proposals should align with NIH's mission and demonstrate institutional commitment to program support while ensuring ethical standards in research practices. Overall, the SEPA program emphasizes building a diverse scientific workforce through comprehensive educational initiatives and collaborations across various NIH Institutes and Centers.
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