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Academic Research Enhancement Award (AREA) for Undergraduate-Focused Institutions (R15 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

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National Institutes of Health

Deadline: Jan 7, 2028federal

Updated: Oct 30, 2025

Summary

The Academic Research Enhancement Award (AREA) aims to support small-scale research grants at institutions with limited NIH funding, focusing on providing biomedical research experiences for undergraduate students and enhancing the research environment. Eligible institutions include those that award baccalaureate science degrees and have received no more than $6 million in NIH support in 4 of the last 7 fiscal years, including public and private higher education institutions, as well as specific minority-serving institutions. Non-domestic entities are not eligible to apply, and interested applicants should refer to the full opportunity announcement for application details.

Full Description

Description

The purpose of this Academic Research Enhancement Award (AREA) for Undergraduate-Focused Institutionsis 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 institutions...

Eligibility

Eligible applicants

Miscellaneous

  • Other

Education

  • Public and state institutions of higher education
  • Private institutions of higher education

Additional information

Other Eligible Applicants include the following: Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions; Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISISs); Hispanic-serving Institutions; Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs); Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs) ; See NOFO for further eligibility requirements. Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organizations) are not eligible to apply.

Grantor contact information

Description

NIH Grants Information grantsinfo@nih.gov

Email

See Section VII. Agency Contacts within the full opportunity announcement for all other inquires.

grantsinfo@nih.gov

Apply on official siteUpdated Oct 30, 2025

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