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"Bioengineering Research, Innovation and Technology Education (BRITE) Program" is currently closed and not accepting applications.
Bioengineering Research, Innovation and Technology Education (BRITE) Program is sponsored by National Institutes of Health (NIH). The BRITE Program aims to cultivate undergraduate freshmen and sophomores for future studies and careers in bioengineering, biomedical imaging, or other STEM fields relevant to NIBIB's mission.
It supports integrated educational activities including summer bridge programs, academic year activities, and summer research experiences to expose students to bioengineering and biomedical imaging, and provide research, innovation, and entrepreneurship training early in their college careers.
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gov Maintenance Calendar # View Grant Opportunity Forecast Bioengineering Research, Innovation and Technology Education (BRITE) Program (R25 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) Department of Health and Human Services National Institutes of Health Note: This is a Forecasted Opportunity.
Document Type:Grants Notice Opportunity Number:PAR-26-025 Opportunity Title:Bioengineering Research, Innovation and Technology Education (BRITE) Program (R25 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) Opportunity Category:Discretionary Opportunity Category Explanation: Funding Instrument Type:Grant Category of Funding Activity:Health Expected Number of Awards: Assistance Listings:93.
286 -- Discovery and Applied Research for Technological Innovations to Improve Human Health Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:No Forecasted Date:Sep 22, 2025 Last Updated Date:Sep 22, 2025 Estimated Post Date:Feb 09, 2026 Estimated Application Due Date:May 11, 2026 Estimated Award Date:Mar 01, 2027 Estimated Project Start Date:Mar 01, 2027 Estimated Total Program Funding: Eligible Applicants:Private institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Additional Information on Eligibility: ## Additional Information Agency Name:National Institutes of Health Description:The Bioengineering Research, Innovation and Technology Education (BRITE) Program is designed to foster the development of undergraduate freshmen and sophomores to pursue further studies and careers in bioengineering, biomedical imaging or other STEM fields relevant to NIBIB’s scientific mission.
Applications are encouraged to propose integrated educational activities that include three elements: 1) a summer bridge program for incoming freshmen, and 2) in the freshman and sophomore years, educational activities during the academic year, and 3) summer research experiences.
The BRITE program is intended to expose students to bioengineering and biomedical imaging and provide research, innovation and entrepreneurship training early in their college careers by incorporating didactic, experiential, mentoring and career development opportunities. Student participants will receive support for the first two years of their undergraduate training.
To enhance capacity for rigorous bioengineering training, this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) will support programs at baccalaureate degree granting institutions with modest levels of NIH research project grant funding.
The ultimate goal is for participants to pursue a doctoral degree or a subsequent research career in bioengineering, biomedical imaging or other NIBIB-relevant field that will in turn have a significant impact on the health-related research needs of the Nation. Link to Additional Information:[](https://www. grants.
gov/search-results-detail/360634) Grantor Contact Information:Tina Gatlin, Ph. D. #### Health & Human Services * Frequently Asked Questions ## Your session will expire in 3 minutes.
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Bioengineering Research, Innovation and Technology Education (BRITE) Program is funded by National Institutes of Health (NIH). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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