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NIA Expanding Research in AD/ADRD (ERA) Summer Research Education Program (R25 Independent Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

National Institutes of Health
RFA-AG-26-011
Application Deadline
May 26, 2027
438 days left
Days Remaining
438
Until deadline
Award Ceiling
$200,000
Total Program Funding

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

Others
Additional Eligibility Information

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.

Grant Documents

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The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the National Institute on Aging (NIA), is reissuing a Funding Opportunity Announcement (RFA-AG-26-011) for the NIA Expanding Research in AD/ADRD (ERA) Summer Research Education Program (R25). This program supports summer research experiences for high school students, undergraduates, or science teachers to expand the Alzheimer's Disease (AD) and Alzheimer's Disease Related Dementias (ADRD) research workforce. The NOFO aims to provide early exposure to AD/ADRD research and encourage participants to pursue related careers. Up to five new awards of $200,000 direct costs per year for up to five years are anticipated for FY 2027 and FY 2028. Applications are due by May 27, 2026, and will be evaluated based on significance, investigator qualifications, innovation, approach, and institutional environment. Clinical trials are not allowed, but participants can gain experience in mentor-led trials. Foreign organizations are ineligible.

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Project Timeline

postedOriginal Opportunity PostedSep 2, 2025
deadlineApplication DeadlineMay 26, 2027
expiryArchive DateJul 1, 2027

Funding Details

Award Ceiling
$200,000
No cost sharing required

Agency & Classification

Agency
National Institutes of Health(HHS-NIH11)
Funding Category
Health
Funding Instrument
Grant

Grantor Contact

CFDA Numbers

93.866

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