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NIH AREA Grant for Undergraduate-Focused Biomedical Research

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is seeking applications for the Academic Research Enhancement Award (AREA) to support biomedical research at undergraduate-focused institutions. - Government Buyer: - National Institutes of Health (NIH) - Eligible Applicants: - Public, state, and private institutions of higher education awarding baccalaureate science degrees - Institutions with no more than $6 million/year in NIH support in 4 of the last 7 years - Includes Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions, AANAPISISs, Hispanic-serving Institutions, HBCUs, and TCCUs - Products/Services Requested: - Support for small-scale biomedical research projects - Investigator-initiated mechanistic and/or minimal risk clinical trials (not requiring FDA oversight) - Emphasis on providing research experiences for undergraduate students and enhancing the research environment - Unique/Notable Requirements: - No specific OEMs or vendors; this is a grant for research activities - Minimum award amount is $375,000 - No cost sharing or matching required - Projects must be low risk and not require FDA oversight - Place of Performance: - National Institutes of Health (contracting office) - Research performed at eligible undergraduate-focused institutions

Description

This funding opportunity supports small scale research grants at institutions that do not receive substantial NIH funding, focusing on providing biomedical research experiences primarily for undergraduate students and enhancing the research environment. Eligible institutions must award baccalaureate science degrees and have received no more than $6 million per year of NIH support in 4 of the last 7 fiscal years. The award supports investigator-initiated mechanistic and/or minimal risk clinical trials that do not require FDA oversight and have low risks of physical or psychological harm. Eligible applicants include public, state, and private institutions of higher education, including certain minority-serving institutions.

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