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Find similar grantsAcademic Research Enhancement Award (AREA; R15) is sponsored by National Institute of General Medical Medical Sciences (NIGMS). The AREA program supports small-scale research projects at domestic educational institutions that have not been major recipients of NIH support.
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Academic Research Enhancement Awards (AREA) (R15) | National Institute of General Medical Sciences Academic Research Enhancement Awards (R15) stimulate research at educational institutions that provide baccalaureate training for a significant number of the nation's research scientists but that have not been major recipients of NIH support.
Awards provide funding for small-scale, new, or ongoing health-related meritorious research projects, enhancing the research environment at eligible institutions and giving undergraduate students an opportunity to gain significant biomedical research experience.
NIGMS supports R15 grants through the notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) "AREA for Undergraduate-Focused Institutions" (PAR-25-134) , for research in scientific areas related to Eligible applicants may request support for up to a total of $375,000 in direct costs (plus applicable indirect costs) for up to 3 years.
To be eligible, investigators (1) must have a primary faculty appointment at an AREA-eligible institution or institutional component, and (2) cannot be the PI of any active NIH research grant at the time of award. PIs are expected to conduct the majority of their research at their own institutions, although limited access to special facilities or equipment at another institution is permitted.
PIs may not receive more than one AREA grant at a time. Prospective applicants should check with appropriate officials at their institution to confirm organization eligibility before preparing an application.
For more information, see the Frequently Asked Questions , the Office of Extramural Research R15 webpage , the How to Apply - Application Guide or the NIH Guide for Grants and Contracts for PAR-25-134 , or contact Anne Gershenson, Ph. D. , or Dr. Charles Ansong, Ph.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Domestic educational institutions that have not received support from NIH totaling more than $6 million per year in 4 of the last 7 fiscal years. The PI may not be the PI of an active NIH research grant at time of award. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $300,000 in direct costs for up to 3 years. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Academic Research Enhancement Award (AREA; R15) is funded by National Institute of General Medical Medical Sciences (NIGMS). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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