NIH Research Education Program - Research Experiences (Parent R25 - Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

The NIH Research Education Program (R25) seeks institutions to develop and implement research‑experience education activities that enhance the biomedical, behavioral, and clinical research workforce. Eligible applicants include a broad range of public, private, tribal, and nonprofit entities. The award is a grant (not a contract) and does **not** allow clinical trial components. Applications are accepted through May 5 2029, with an anticipated award date of April 1 2027. Funding is unrestricted (no ceiling/floor stated) and must comply with NIH policy and the Public Health Service Act. • Supports mentoring, curricula, outreach, and career‑development activities focused on research experiences. • Open to U.S.‑based institutions (state, local, tribal, higher‑education, nonprofit, for‑profit). • No cost‑sharing required. • Must be distinct from existing NRSA/T32 training programs. • Applications submitted via ASSIST/eRA Commons; technical questions directed to the eRA Service Desk. • Primary contact: Division of Biomedical Research Workforce (DBRW), NIH ([email protected]).