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Academic Research Enhancement Award (AREA) for Undergraduate-Focused Institutions (R15 Clinical Trial Required)

National Institutes of Health · PAR-25-148 · Deadline: January 7, 2028

Opportunity-exact history — these numbers describe this specific funding opportunity (PAR-25-148), from NIH RePORTER.

Awards under this opportunity 4

to 4 distinct organizations. By FY: 2026: 4

Actual award size $557k median

range $454k – $624k

Listing summary

The purpose of this Academic Research Enhancement Award (AREA) for Undergraduate-Focused Institutions is to support small scale research grants at institutions that do not receive substantial funding from the NIH, with an emphasis on providing biomedical research experiences primarily for undergraduate students and enhancing the research environment at applicant institutions. Eligible institutions must award baccalaureate science degrees and have received no more than $6 million dollars per year of NIH support (in both direct and F and A/indirect costs) in 4 of the last 7 fiscal years. For ins…

Eligibility: Public and State institutions of higher education, Private institutions of higher education, Others · Categories: Education, Health, Income Security and Social Services · official listing ↗

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