OpenFederal grantOpen to for-profit businessesRFA-AG-26-011

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

National Institutes of HealthCloses May 26, 2027(225 days left)Up to $200,000

Does this fit your business?

This is an NIH program to run summer research education programs in Alzheimer's and dementia research for high school students, undergraduates, and science teachers, especially groups underrepresented in biomedical science. It is for organizations that can host and run such a program, not for businesses looking for operating money. If you have no connection to biomedical research training, education, or workforce development, do not apply.

Best for
Nonprofits and universities running summer research programs for students or science teachers, Tribal governments and tribal organizations, State, county, city, and school district governments, Small businesses able to host biomedical research training
Not for
Small businesses outside health, education, or research training, Foreign or non-U.S. entities, Organizations wanting to run clinical trials
Estimated fit by industry, best first
IndustryEstimated fit
Healthcare & BiotechMatches your industry (medical, biomedical, clinical)
60
Good Match
Education & TrainingMatches your industry (education, workforce)
59
Good Match
Environment & ConservationLimit: Primarily for minority-owned businesses
44
Possible Match
Arts & CultureLimit: Primarily for minority-owned businesses
39
Possible Match
Social Services & NonprofitLimit: Primarily for minority-owned businesses
37
Possible Match
Technology & SoftwareLimit: Primarily for minority-owned businesses
35
Possible Match
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Estimated fit by industry, best first
IndustryEstimated fit
Food & BeverageLimit: Primarily for minority-owned businesses
33
Worth Exploring
Energy & Clean TechLimit: Primarily for minority-owned businesses
32
Worth Exploring
Finance & BankingLimit: Primarily for minority-owned businesses
31
Worth Exploring
Agriculture & FarmingLimit: Primarily for minority-owned businesses
28
Worth Exploring
Housing & Real EstateLimit: Primarily for minority-owned businesses
28
Worth Exploring
Retail & E-CommerceLimit: Primarily for minority-owned businesses
28
Worth Exploring
ManufacturingLimit: Primarily for minority-owned businesses
27
Worth Exploring
Transportation & LogisticsLimit: Primarily for minority-owned businesses
27
Worth Exploring
Construction & InfrastructureLimit: Primarily for minority-owned businesses
25
Worth Exploring

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, Research, Technical assistance
Who can apply
Nonprofits, State and local governments, Tribal governments and organizations, Colleges and universities, Small businesses, For-profit companies, Other applicants (see eligibility)
Award range
Up to $200,000

Questions about this grant

When is the application deadline?
May 26, 2027. The notice was posted September 1, 2025.
How much funding can an applicant receive?
The largest award listed is $200,000. No cost sharing is required.
Who can apply for this grant?
Nonprofits (with or without 501(c)(3) status), federally recognized and other tribal governments and organizations, state and local governments, school districts, public housing authorities, higher education institutions, small businesses, and other for-profit organizations. Faith-based and community-based organizations are also eligible. Foreign entities and non-U.S. components of U.S. organizations are not.
Can a sole proprietor or single-member LLC apply?
The facts do not say. The eligibility list names small businesses and for-profit organizations generally, but does not address sole proprietors or single-member LLCs specifically.
Can a nonprofit apply?
Yes. Both nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status and nonprofits without it may apply, as long as they are not institutions of higher education — though colleges and universities are separately listed as eligible.

Summary

NIH/NIA funds summer research education programs in Alzheimer's disease and related dementias for high school students, undergraduates, and science teachers, especially those underrepresented in biomedical sciences. Eligible applicants include nonprofits, tribal entities, governments, schools, universities, and small businesses. No independent clinical trials allowed.

About this grant

This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) invites R25 applications to support the development and implementation of summer research education programs for high school students, undergraduates, or science teachers from all backgrounds, including those from groups underrepresented in the biomedical and behavioral sciences. It is essential to expand and broaden the skilled Alzheimer's Disease (AD) and Alzheimers Disease 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 summer research experiences in the AD/ADRD field with the goal of exposing participants to AD/ADRD research and encourage further study or participation in biomedical and behavioral research. This NOFO does not allow participants to lead an independent clinical trial, but does allow them to obtain research experience in a clinical trial led by a mentor or co-mentor.

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.

Topics and uses of funds

Topics

  • Health
  • Education
  • Science
  • Workforce

Program contact

National Institutes of Healthgrantsinfo@nih.gov301-402-2541

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