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HCN Grants Est. 2026
No. RFA-AG-26-011 · National Institutes of Health
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NIA Expanding Research in AD/ADRD (ERA) Summer Research Education Program (R25 Independent Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

grants.gov listing ↗ Full announcement (NOFO) ↗
Dealbreakers No cost share required
No audit required
“The sponsoring institution must assure support for the proposed program.” — From the announcement
Not reimbursement-only
“Grant: A financial assistance mechanism providing money, property, or both to an eligible entity to carry out an approved project or activity.” — From the announcement

At a glance

This program funds summer research education experiences in Alzheimer’s disease and Alzheimer’s disease-related dementias for high school students, undergraduate students, or science teachers. Applications must focus on AD/ADRD research and may not propose clinical trials. Eligible applicants include many U.S. organizations such as higher education institutions, nonprofits, governments, for-profits, and tribal organizations, but foreign organizations and foreign components are not allowed. NIA plans to fund up to 5 new awards each year in fiscal years 2027 and 2028, with direct costs up to $200,000 per year for project periods of up to five years. No cost sharing is required, and indirect costs are limited to 8% of modified total direct costs.

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What it funds

  • Health
  • Training, Fellowship & Career Development
  • Educators & Health/Public-Service Workforce
  • Researchers & Scholars
  • Students & Learners (K-12 and Postsecondary)
  • Aging, Dementia & Caregiving
  • Biomedical & Disease Research
  • STEM Education & Research Training
Official description from grants.gov

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

  • 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
Geographic restriction None found in the announcement — likely nationwide