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The NIH Science Education Partnership Award (SEPA) is a grant from the National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIH NIGMS) that funds educational activities designed to complement biomedical workforce training and improve science literacy from pre-kindergarten through grade 12. Typical awards range from $100,000 to over $500,000.
SEPA supports two project types: classroom-based activities for P-12 students and teachers, and informal science education (ISE) projects conducted in science centers, libraries, and other out-of-classroom settings. Eligible activities include curriculum development, research experiences, mentoring, professional development for teachers, and outreach — with special encouragement for quantitative and computational skills.
Eligible applicants include universities, nonprofit institutions, and small businesses developing interactive digital media biomedical resources. SEPA NOFO PAR-23-137 governs the current program; prospective applicants should contact NIGMS staff before submission.
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SEPA promotes interactive partnerships between biomedical and clinical researchers and pre-kindergarten to grade 12 (P-12) pre-service and in-service teachers, schools, and other interested organizations.
The program provides opportunities for students to consider careers in basic or clinical research; provides teachers with professional development in science content and teaching skills; and improves community health literacy through SEPA-funded science centers and other educational settings on health and medicine.
SEPA Notification of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) PAR-23-137 funds two types of projects: (1) classroom-based projects for pre-college students and teachers and (2) informal science education (ISE) projects conducted in outside-the-classroom venues such as science centers, libraries, and other educational settings.
A SEPA project may focus on one or more of the following activities centered on any discipline of health research within NIH’s mission: Courses for Skills Development, Research Experiences, Mentoring Activities, Curriculum or Methods Development, and Outreach. Projects that support quantitative and computational skills development are strongly encouraged.
SEPA also provides funding for eligible small business concerns to develop interactive digital media (IDM) biomedical science resources for pre-college students and teachers, PAR-23-213 (R43/R44, SBIR), with an application receipt date of September 5. PAR-20-239 (R41/R42, STTR) will not be renewed. Applicants interested in applying for STTR SEPA IDM awards should submit applications to the NIH Parent STTR solicitation, PAR-24-247 .
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Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Universities and nonprofit institutions partnering with K-12 educators for science education activities, including informal science venues like science centers and libraries. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Typically $100K‑$500K+ Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
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