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

National Institutes of Health · RFA-AG-26-010

278 days left

Award Range

$0 – $400K

Deadline

May 26, 2027

GRANTQUICK SUMMARYPlain-English Overview

NIA Expanding Research in AD/ADRD (ERA) Postbaccalaureate Research Education Program (R25 Independent Clinical Trial Not Allowed). National Institutes of Health. 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... up to $400,000 per award.

Who Should Apply

Public And Indian Housing Authorities, Federally Recognized Native American Tribal Governments, Other Native American Tribal Organizations, Public universities/colleges, Independent school districts (+10 more)

Who Should NOT Apply

Organizations not matching the eligible applicant types listed above

Key Requirements (Plain English)

•Other Eligible Applicants include the following: Faith-based or Community-based Organizations; Indian/Native American Tribal Governments (Other th...
•Deadline: 2027-05-26

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What This Grant Funds

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.

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RFA-AG-26-010 Full Announcement Text

RFA-AG-26-010-Full-Announcement.html

Who Can Apply

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.

Eligible Applicant Types

Public And Indian Housing AuthoritiesFederally Recognized Tribal GovernmentsOther Tribal OrganizationsPublic Colleges & UniversitiesIndependent School DistrictsOther (see NOFO for details)State GovernmentsCounty GovernmentsSpecial District GovernmentsNonprofits without 501(c)(3)501(c)(3) NonprofitsCity/Township GovernmentsFor-Profit OrganizationsSmall BusinessesPrivate Colleges & Universities

Funding Details

Maximum Award: $400K
Cost Sharing Required?: No
Funding Instrument: grant

Key Dates

Posted: September 2, 2025

Application Deadline: May 26, 2027 (278 days remaining)

Agency Contact

NIH Grants Information grantsinfo@nih.gov

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