At a glance
This program funds short courses and other research education activities that build skills in behavioral and social science research methods. Eligible applicants include higher education institutions and nonprofits, including 501(c)(3) organizations. NIH expects about 3 to 4 awards in each of fiscal years 2026 and 2028, with a total of $1 million planned for each of those years. Application budgets are limited to $200,000 in direct costs per year, the project period may be up to 4 years, clinical trials are not allowed, and indirect costs are reimbursed at 8% of modified total direct costs. Some topics are tied to participating NIH institutes, and ODS and ORWH say they do not award grants directly but may co-fund applications that fit their priorities.
What it funds
Official description from grants.gov
The NIH Research Education Program (R25) supports research education activities in the mission areas of the NIH. The overarching goal of this R25 program is to support educational activities that complement and/or enhance the training of a workforce to meet the nations biomedical, behavioral and clinical research needs. To accomplish the stated over-arching goal, this FOA will support creative educational activities with a primary focus on: Courses for Skills Development
Who can apply
- City or township governments
- County governments
- For-profit organizations other than small businesses
- Independent school districts
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized)
- Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than higher education)
- Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (other than higher education)
- Others
- Private institutions of higher education
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Public housing authorities / Indian housing authorities
- Small businesses
- Special district governments
- State governments