NIA Expanding Research in AD/ADRD (ERA) Summer Research Education Program (R25 Independent Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
Grant Opportunity Analysis
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is offering a funding opportunity for the NIA Expanding Research in Alzheimer’s Disease and Alzheimer’s Disease Related Dementias (AD/ADRD) Summer Research Education Program (R25). This program aims to support the development and implementation of summer research education experiences for high school students, undergraduates, and science teachers, particularly those from underrepresented backgrounds, to enhance the research workforce in the AD/ADRD field. The initiative is crucial for providing early exposure to AD/ADRD research and encouraging participants to pursue careers in biomedical and behavioral sciences. Up to five awards of $200,000 in direct costs per year for up to five years are anticipated, with applications due by May 26, 2027. For further inquiries, interested applicants can contact NIH Grants Information at grantsinfo@nih.gov.
Eligible Applicants
Other Eligible Applicants include the following: Faith-based or Community-based Organizations; Indian/Native American Tribal Governments (Other than Federally Recognized); Regional Organizations; U.S. Territory or Possession; 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 not allowed.