Research Experiences and/or Mentoring Networks through Research Education to Enhance Clinician-Scientists' Participation in NIDCDs Research (R25 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

Does this fit your business?

This is an NIH research education grant (R25) for organizations that run training and mentoring programs preparing clinician-scientists for research careers in hearing, balance, smell, taste, voice, speech, and language. It fits universities, medical schools, nonprofits, and healthcare or education organizations that already run research training programs. It is not for small businesses seeking operating capital, product development, or anything unrelated to research education and mentoring; if

Best for

Universities and medical schools running clinician-scientist training programs, Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status that run research education or mentoring networks, Hospitals and healthcare organizations preparing clinicians for research careers in hearing, balance, smell, taste, or, Education and training organizations focused on biomedical or clinical research careers

Not for

Retail, finance, housing, and other businesses outside healthcare, biotech, or research education, Foreign or non-U.S. organizations, Organizations looking for general business funding rather than training and mentoring programs

These are our matcher’s estimates for a typical business in each industry. A real match depends on your size, your state and what you need the money for — check your own fit.

What this funds

Money can be used for

Training, Education, Mentoring, Research education

Who can apply

Small businesses, For-profit companies, Nonprofits, State and local governments, Tribal governments and organizations, Colleges and universities, Other applicants (see eligibility)

Award range

Up to $250,000

Questions about this grant

When is the application deadline?

The application deadline is September 29, 2027.

How much funding can an applicant receive?

The largest award is $250,000. No other award amounts are published.

Who can apply for this grant?

Eligible applicants include private and public institutions of higher education, nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status, small businesses, for-profit organizations other than small businesses, state, county, city, township, special district, and tribal governments, independent school districts, public housing authorities, and Native American tribal organizations. Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions, Hispanic-serving Institutions, HBCUs, Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities, faith-based and community-based organizations, and federal agencies may also apply. Foreign organizations are not eligible.

Can a sole proprietor or single-member LLC apply?

The facts do not specifically address sole proprietors or single-member LLCs. Small businesses and for-profit organizations are listed as eligible, but the notice does not say whether a sole proprietorship or single-member LLC qualifies as either, so you would need to confirm with NIH.

Can a nonprofit apply?

Yes. Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status with the IRS and nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status are both listed as eligible applicants.

Summary

NIH R25 research education program funding institutions and organizations to run training and mentoring networks that prepare clinician-scientists for research careers in hearing, balance, smell, taste, voice, speech and language. Eligible applicants include universities, nonprofits, small businesses, for-profits, state/local/tribal governments and schools; foreign entities are not eligible.

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