At a glance
NIA Expanding Research in AD/ADRD (ERA) Postbaccalaureate Research Education Program (R25 Independent Clinical Trial Not Allowed) is a federal competitive grant from National Institutes of Health for the science & technology sector. Funding is up to $400K. Eligible applicants: State governments; For profit organizations other than small businesses; Public and State controlled institutions of higher education; Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher. The application deadline is May 26, 2027. Apply via the official listing at www.grants.gov.
- Amount
- Up to $400K
- Deadline
- May 26, 2027
- Type
- Competitive
- Status
- Open
About this program
This Notice of Funding Opportunity Announcement (NOFO) invites R25 applications to support the development and implementation of research education programs for recent baccalaureates from all backgrounds, including those from groups underrepresented in the biomedical and behavioral sciences. It is essential to expand and broaden the skilled Alzheimers Disease (AD) and Alzheimers Disease and Related Dementias (ADRD) research workforce and provide exposure to AD/ADRD research to individuals early in their careers. The proposed research education programs will support intensive research experiences in the AD/ADRD field with the goal of preparing recent baccalaureates to transition into strong, research-focused advanced degree programs or competitive private sector research careers in AD-related disciplines.
Who can apply
State governments; For profit organizations other than small businesses; Public and State controlled institutions of higher education; Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification); Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized); Special district governments; Independent school districts; Small businesses; City or township governments; Private institutions of higher education; County governments; Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments); Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities. 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.
How to apply
Apply through Grants.gov using funding opportunity number RFA-AG-26-010. Register your organization (SAM.gov + Grants.gov) before the deadline, then submit the application package listed in the official notice.
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