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NIH Science Education Partnership Award (SEPA) (R25 - Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

National Institutes of Health · PAR-27-077

1003 days left

Deadline

May 25, 2029

GRANTQUICK SUMMARYPlain-English Overview

NIH Science Education Partnership Award (SEPA) (R25 - Clinical Trial Not Allowed). National Institutes of Health. The NIH Research Education Program (R25) supports research education activities in the mission areas of the NIH. The overarching goal of this NIH Science Education Partnership Award (SEPA) program is to support educational activities that increase understanding of biomedical research among... Funding amounts not specified.

Who Should Apply

State governments, County governments, City/township governments, Special district governments, Independent school districts (+10 more)

Who Should NOT Apply

Organizations not matching the eligible applicant types listed above

Key Requirements (Plain English)

•Refer to Section III
•Deadline: 2029-05-25

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What This Grant Funds

The NIH Research Education Program (R25) supports research education activities in the mission areas of the NIH. The overarching goal of this NIH Science Education Partnership Award (SEPA) program is to support educational activities that increase understanding of biomedical research among pre-college (pre-kindergarten to grade12) individuals, and to encourage awareness of and continued interest in careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).

Attachments

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PAR-27-077-Full-Announcement.html

Who Can Apply

Refer to Section III. Eligibility Information in the NOFO for additional information on eligibility.Foreign Organizations/International Collaborations: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.

Eligible Applicant Types

State GovernmentsCounty GovernmentsCity/Township GovernmentsSpecial District GovernmentsIndependent School DistrictsPublic Colleges & UniversitiesFederally Recognized Tribal GovernmentsPublic And Indian Housing AuthoritiesOther Tribal Organizations501(c)(3) NonprofitsNonprofits without 501(c)(3)Private Colleges & UniversitiesFor-Profit OrganizationsSmall BusinessesOther (see NOFO for details)

Funding Details

Cost Sharing Required?: No
Funding Instrument: grant

Key Dates

Posted: May 5, 2026

Application Deadline: May 25, 2029 (1003 days remaining)

Agency Contact

NIGMS SEPA NIGMS_SEPA@mail.nih.gov

NIGMS_SEPA@mail.nih.gov

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