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Three annual cycles: Feb 25, Jun 25, Oct 25. Next deadline Oct 25, 2025 (review Jan 2026, award May 2026). Program expires Jan 8, 2028.
Academic Research Enhancement Award (AREA) for Undergraduate-Focused Institutions (R15 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) is sponsored by National Institutes of Health (NIH). This grant supports small-scale research projects at institutions that have not been major recipients of NIH funding. It provides opportunities for faculty to conduct research and to expose undergraduate students to research environments.
While not exclusively focused on diversity, it supports institutions that serve a significant number of undergraduate students.
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Search similar grants →Key questions and narrative sections extracted from the solicitation.
Describe the proposed research project and its significance to the NIH mission
Explain how undergraduates will be meaningfully involved in the research (experimental design, data collection/analysis, dissemination)
Describe the research team composition, ensuring primarily undergraduate students
Provide a Data Management and Sharing Plan
Detail the clinical trial design including hypothesis, endpoints, sample size justification, and statistical analysis plan
Describe human subjects protections if applicable
Scoring criteria used to review proposals for this grant.
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Eligible institutions are those that have not been major recipients of NIH research grant funding. The program is designed for undergraduate-focused institutions. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Not specified in search results; typically provides funding for research projects at institutions that do not receive substantial NIH funding. Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is October 25, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
Federal grant success rates typically range from 10-30%, varying by agency and program. Build a strong proposal with clear objectives, measurable outcomes, and a well-justified budget to improve your chances.
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