Open · RFA-AG-26-010 · CFDA 93.866 · Discretionary

NIA Expanding Research in AD/ADRD (ERA) Postbaccalaureate Research Education Program (R25 Independent Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

Federal grant opportunity posted by National Institutes of Health, cataloged on Grants.gov.

up to $400K
Award range
Open
Status
302d
Days left
-
Expected awards

The verdict

NIA Expanding Research in AD/ADRD (ERA) Postbaccalaureate Research Education Program (R25 Independent Clinical Trial Not Allowed) is an open discretionary opportunity from National Institutes of Health, offering Up to $400,000. Applications close in 302 days.

up to $400K
award range
Open
302 days left
93.866
CFDA program

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - NIA Expanding Research in AD/ADRD (ERA) Postbaccalaureate Research Education Program (R25 Independent Clinical Trial Not Allowed) - is cataloged under number RFA-AG-26-010 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 93.866, posted by National Institutes of Health. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as open, first posted on September 2, 2025. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a grant.

Award economics. The award range on file is Up to $400,000. Cost sharing is not required, so applicants do not need to commit matching funds to be competitive on this opportunity. Federal award ranges are often upper bounds; actual allocations reflect program appropriations, the strength of the applicant pool, and the evaluation committee's scoring.

Deadline and action path. Applications close on May 26, 2027 - roughly 302 days from today. Every Grants.gov submission requires an active SAM.gov registration and a Unique Entity ID. Review the Eligibility section below carefully, federal eligibility categories (nonprofit, state or local government, tribal, individual, educational institution, small business) have distinct registration and reporting requirements. Pre-application outreach to the listed agency contact is permitted and often welcomed, it helps clarify scope and scoring priorities. Before acting on the deadline or award figures above, verify them directly on the official Grants.gov listing, amendments can change dates and amounts after this page was last refreshed.

Award Range

Up to $400,000

Close Date

May 26, 2027

Posted

September 2, 2025

Instrument

Grant

Description

This Notice of Funding Opportunity Announcement (NOFO) invites R25 applications to support the development and implementation of research education programs for recent baccalaureates from all backgrounds, including those from groups underrepresented in the biomedical and behavioral sciences. It is essential to expand and broaden the skilled Alzheimers Disease (AD) and Alzheimers Disease and Related Dementias (ADRD) research workforce and provide exposure to AD/ADRD research to individuals early in their careers. The proposed research education programs will support intensive research experiences in the AD/ADRD field with the goal of preparing recent baccalaureates to transition into strong, research-focused advanced degree programs or competitive private sector research careers in AD-related disciplines.

Eligibility

Grants.gov lists this opportunity under eligibility category codes 00, 01, 02, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08, 11, 12, 13, 20, 22, 23, 25. These codes correspond to applicant types (state/local government, tribal organization, nonprofit, educational institution, individual, small business, etc.) defined in Grants.gov's own eligibility reference. See the current Grants.gov eligibility categories or check the official listing below for this opportunity's exact eligibility statement.

Official Listing on Grants.gov

View full details, application forms, and submission instructions.

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Agency Contact

NIH Grants Information grantsinfo@nih.gov

Key Dates

Posted September 2, 2025
Close Date May 26, 2027
Archive Date July 1, 2027
Last Updated September 2, 2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "NIA Expanding Research in AD/ADRD (ERA) Postbaccalaureate Research Education Program (R25 Independent Clinical Trial Not Allowed)", offered by National Institutes of Health. It is associated with CFDA program 93.866. This Notice of Funding Opportunity Announcement (NOFO) invites R25 applications to support the development and implementation of research education programs for recent baccalaureates from all backgrou...
Is this opportunity still open?
Yes, this opportunity is currently open for applications. The closing date is May 26, 2027.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is Up to $400,000.
How do I apply?
Applications for federal grant opportunities are typically submitted through Grants.gov. Visit the official listing at grants.gov for application instructions, required documents, and submission deadlines.

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