OpenFederal grantOpen to for-profit businessesRFA-AG-26-010

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

National Institutes of HealthCloses May 26, 2027(225 days left)Up to $400,000

Does this fit your business?

This is an NIH training grant, not a business grant: it funds organizations to run intensive Alzheimer's disease research programs for recent college graduates. If you are a small business, construction firm, farm, or manufacturer looking for operating money, this is not for you. It fits universities, nonprofits, and research-oriented organizations that can host and train postbaccalaureate researchers.

Best for
Higher education institutions running biomedical research training programs, Nonprofits with research or workforce training capacity, Organizations serving recent college graduates interested in Alzheimer's research careers
Not for
Small businesses with no research training or biomedical focus, Foreign organizations or U.S. organizations with foreign components, Organizations outside health, education, or workforce training
Estimated fit by industry, best first
IndustryEstimated fit
Healthcare & BiotechMatches your industry (medical, biomedical, clinical)
60
Good Match
Education & TrainingMatches your industry (education, workforce)
56
Good Match
Environment & ConservationLimit: Primarily for minority-owned businesses
42
Possible Match
Arts & CultureLimit: Primarily for minority-owned businesses
38
Possible Match
Social Services & NonprofitLimit: Primarily for minority-owned businesses
36
Possible Match
Technology & SoftwareLimit: Primarily for minority-owned businesses
34
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IndustryEstimated fit
Food & BeverageLimit: Primarily for minority-owned businesses
33
Worth Exploring
Transportation & LogisticsMatches your industry (transit)
33
Worth Exploring
Finance & BankingLimit: Primarily for minority-owned businesses
32
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Energy & Clean TechLimit: Primarily for minority-owned businesses
30
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Housing & Real EstateLimit: Primarily for minority-owned businesses
29
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Retail & E-CommerceLimit: Primarily for minority-owned businesses
29
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Agriculture & FarmingLimit: Primarily for minority-owned businesses
27
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ManufacturingLimit: Primarily for minority-owned businesses
27
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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, Research, Education, Technical assistance
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 $400,000

Questions about this grant

When is the application deadline?
May 26, 2027.
How much funding can an applicant receive?
The largest award listed is $400,000. No other award amounts are published.
Who can apply for this grant?
Eligible applicants include small businesses, for-profit organizations other than small businesses, nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status, higher education institutions, state, county, city, and tribal governments, public housing authorities, independent school districts, and special district governments. Faith-based and community-based organizations are also eligible. Foreign organizations and foreign components of U.S. organizations are not eligible.
Can a sole proprietor or single-member LLC apply?
The facts do not say. The eligibility list does not name sole proprietors or single-member LLCs, so their eligibility is not published here.
Can a nonprofit apply?
Yes. Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status and nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status, other than institutions of higher education, are both listed as eligible applicants.

Summary

NIH/NIA funds postbaccalaureate research education programs in Alzheimer's disease and related dementias, giving recent college graduates intensive research experience to prepare for advanced degrees or research careers. Eligible applicants include small businesses, for-profit organizations, nonprofits, higher education institutions, state/local/tribal governments, and other organizations; foreign

About this grant

This Notice of Funding Opportunity Announcement (NOFO) invites R25 applications to support the development and implementation of research education programs for recent baccalaureates from all backgrounds, including those from groups underrepresented in the biomedical and behavioral sciences. It is essential to expand and broaden the skilled Alzheimers Disease (AD) and Alzheimers Disease and 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 research experiences in the AD/ADRD field with the goal of preparing recent baccalaureates to transition into strong, research-focused advanced degree programs or competitive private sector research careers in AD-related disciplines.

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
  • Workforce
  • Science

Program contact

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

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