Research Enhancement Award Program (REAP) for Health Professional Schools and Graduate Schools (R15 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
ID: 357568Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

National Institutes of Health (HHS-NIH11)

Award Range

$0 - $375K

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/357568

Additional Information

http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-25-298.html
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    The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has announced the Research Enhancement Award Program (REAP) for Health Professional Schools and Graduate Schools, aimed at stimulating basic and clinical research in institutions with limited NIH funding. This program is designed to support small-scale research projects proposed by faculty members at eligible institutions, which must award baccalaureate or advanced degrees in health professions and have received less than $6 million in NIH support over four of the last seven fiscal years. The REAP initiative is crucial for enhancing research environments and providing undergraduate and graduate students with valuable research experiences, ultimately contributing to the nation's biomedical and behavioral research efforts. Eligible applicants can request up to $375,000 in direct costs for projects lasting up to three years, with applications due by January 8, 2028. For further inquiries, interested parties can contact NIH Grants Information at grantsinfo@nih.gov.

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    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.
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