Academic Research Enhancement Award (AREA) for Undergraduate-Focused Institutions (R15 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
National Institutes of Health
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- Posted
- Dec 17, 2025
- Amount
- $375,000
- Closes
- Jan 7, 2028 (in 540 days)
- Last verified
- Jul 16, 2026
Classification and identifiers
- Solicitation number
- PAR-25-134
- Assistance listing (CFDA)
- 93.855
Amount
$375,000
Who can apply
Public colleges and universities and Private colleges and universities can all apply here. Check the eligibility details below to see if your organization fits.
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.
About this opportunity
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 composed of multiple schools and colleges, the $6 million funding limit is based on the amount of NIH funding received by all the non-health professional schools and colleges within the inst...