OpenFederal grantOpen to for-profit businessesPA-27-034

NIH Research Education Program - Courses, Curriculum & Methods (Parent R25 - Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

National Institutes of HealthCloses May 25, 2029(955 days left)

Does this fit your business?

This is an NIH research education grant for U.S. organizations that design courses, curricula, and training methods to prepare people for biomedical, behavioral, and clinical research careers. It fits education and healthcare organizations; retail, finance, housing, and other businesses with no biomedical training mission should not bother. Foreign organizations are not eligible.

Best for
Colleges and universities building biomedical or behavioral research training programs, Nonprofits running research education or curriculum development, Hospitals and health systems training clinical research staff, Tribal and state governments with biomedical workforce programs
Not for
Retail, finance, housing, or other businesses outside biomedical research training, Foreign organizations or U.S. organizations with foreign components, Organizations that cannot commit staff, facilities, and resources to run a training program
Estimated fit by industry, best first
IndustryEstimated fit
Education & TrainingMatches your industry (education, training, workforce)
99
Strong Match
Healthcare & BiotechMatches your industry (health, medical, biomedical, clinical)
96
Strong Match
Agriculture & FarmingLimit: Nothing in this notice points to agriculture & farming
54
Possible Match
Arts & CultureLimit: Nothing in this notice points to arts & culture
54
Possible Match
Construction & InfrastructureLimit: Nothing in this notice points to construction & infrastructure
54
Possible Match
Energy & Clean TechLimit: Nothing in this notice points to energy & clean tech
54
Possible Match
Show all 15 industries
Estimated fit by industry, best first
IndustryEstimated fit
Environment & ConservationLimit: Nothing in this notice points to environment & conservation
54
Possible Match
Finance & BankingLimit: Nothing in this notice points to finance & banking
54
Possible Match
Food & BeverageLimit: Nothing in this notice points to food & beverage
54
Possible Match
Housing & Real EstateLimit: Nothing in this notice points to housing & real estate
54
Possible Match
ManufacturingLimit: Nothing in this notice points to manufacturing
54
Possible Match
Retail & E-CommerceLimit: Nothing in this notice points to retail & e-commerce
54
Possible Match
Social Services & NonprofitLimit: Nothing in this notice points to social services & nonprofit
54
Possible Match
Technology & SoftwareLimit: Nothing in this notice points to technology & software
54
Possible Match
Transportation & LogisticsLimit: Nothing in this notice points to transportation & logistics
54
Possible Match

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, Curriculum development, Research
Who can apply
Small businesses, For-profit companies, Nonprofits, State and local governments, Tribal governments and organizations, Colleges and universities, Other applicants (see eligibility)

Questions about this grant

When is the application deadline?
May 25, 2029. The notice was posted June 7, 2026.
Who can apply for this grant?
U.S. states, local and tribal governments, public and private higher education institutions, school districts, housing authorities, nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status, and for-profit organizations including small businesses. 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. Small businesses are listed as eligible, but the notice does not break down business structures like sole proprietorships or single-member LLCs, so check the NOFO's Section III before assuming you qualify.
Can a nonprofit apply?
Yes. Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status and nonprofits without it may apply, as long as they are not institutions of higher education (those apply under the higher-ed category). The organization must show institutional commitment, including staff, facilities, and educational resources for the program.

Summary

NIH R25 research education grants for U.S. institutions to develop courses, curricula and training methods that prepare a workforce for biomedical, behavioral and clinical research careers. Eligible: states, local/tribal governments, higher ed, nonprofits, school districts, housing authorities, and for-profit organizations including small businesses. Foreign entities not eligible.

About this grant

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) Research Education Program supports research education activities in the mission areas of the NIH. The overarching goal of the Research Education program is to:Support educational activities that complement and/or enhance training of a workforce to meet the nation's biomedical, behavioral and clinical research needs;Help recruit individuals with specific specialty or disciplinary backgrounds to research careers in biomedical, behavioral and clinical sciences; andFoster a better understanding of biomedical, behavioral and clinical research and its implications.

Who can apply

Refer to Section III. Eligibility Information in the NOFO for additional information on eligibility.The sponsoring organization must assure support for the proposed program. Appropriate institutional commitment to the program includes the provision of adequate staff, facilities, and educational resources that can contribute to the planned program.Institutions with existing Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) institutional training grants (e.g., T32) or other Federally funded training programs may apply for a research education grant provided that the proposed educational experiences are distinct from those training programs receiving federal support. In many cases, it is anticipated that the proposed research education program will complement ongoing research training occurring at the applicant organization.Foreign Organizations/International Collaborations:Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organizations) are not eligible to applyNon-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 HealthNIHTrain@mail.nih.gov301-402-2541

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