The Department of Health and Human Services, through the National Institutes of Health (NIH), has released a funding opportunity for the Research Enhancement Award Program (REAP) aimed at health professional schools and graduate schools. The initiative targets institutions with limited NIH funding to support small-scale research projects, fostering research experience for both undergraduate and graduate students. Eligible institutions must grant baccalaureate or advanced science degrees, having received no more than $6 million in NIH support in four of the past seven fiscal years. The REAP program's primary goals include enhancing research environments, supporting meritorious research, and encouraging the participation of students in biomedical research. Eligible research must involve students in significant capacities and may include basic or human subjects research, but will not support clinical trials. Applications can request up to $375,000 in direct costs over a maximum project period of three years. Key application dates are set for early January 2025, with a firm closed date of January 8, 2028. The funding underscores the NIH's commitment to bolster research opportunities within underrepresented institutions, ultimately advancing public health through enhanced scientific investigation and education.