Research Enhancement Award Program (REAP) for Health Professional Schools and Graduate Schools
ID: 359733Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

National Institutes of Health (HHS-NIH11)

Eligible Applicants

Private Institutions of Higher Education

Funding Category

Health

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/359733
Timeline
    Description

    The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is offering a Research Enhancement Award Program (REAP) for Health Professional Schools and Graduate Schools, aimed at supporting small-scale research grants at institutions with limited NIH funding. This program invites applications for investigator-initiated mechanistic and minimal risk clinical trials that align with the research interests of various NIH institutes, focusing on enhancing the research environment and providing biomedical research experiences for health professional, undergraduate, and graduate students. The opportunity is particularly significant for institutions that do not receive substantial NIH funding, as it aims to foster research capabilities in the health sector. Interested applicants can reach out to Dr. Jean Yuan at jean.yuan@nih.gov or call 301-827-0009 for further information. The estimated synopsis post date is December 25, 2025, with applications expected to close by February 25, 2026, and awards anticipated by December 25, 2026.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Jean Yuan, Ph.D. National Institute on Aging (NIA)
    (301) 827-0009
    jean.yuan@nih.gov
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