Research Enhancement Award Program (REAP) for Health Professional Schools and Graduate Schools (R15 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
Grant Opportunity Analysis
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.
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.