NIH Science Education Partnership Award (SEPA) (R25 - Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

HHS-NIH11 PAR-27-077
Posted: May 05, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT
Closes: 05/25/2029

Description

The NIH Research Education Program (R25) supports research education activities in the mission areas of the NIH. The overarching goal of this NIH Science Education Partnership Award (SEPA) program is to support educational activities that increase understanding of biomedical research among pre-college (pre-kindergarten to grade12) individuals, and to encourage awareness of and continued interest in careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).

Synopsis

The NIH Research Education Program (R25) supports research education activities in the mission areas of the NIH. The overarching goal of this NIH Science Education Partnership Award (SEPA) program is to support educational activities that increase understanding of biomedical research among pre-college (pre-kindergarten to grade12) individuals, and to encourage awareness of and continued interest in careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants:
Private institutions of higher education Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification) Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) For profit organizations other than small businesses County governments Small businesses Independent school districts State governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education City or township governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Special district governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Refer to Section III. Eligibility Information in the NOFO for additional information on eligibility.Foreign Organizations/International Collaborations:Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organizations) are not eligible to apply.Non-domestic (non-U.S.) components of U.S. Organizations are not eligible to apply.Foreign components, as defined in the NIH Grants Policy Statement, are not allowed.

Funding Activity Categories

Health

CFDA Numbers

  • 93.121 - Oral Diseases and Disorders Research
  • 93.172 - Human Genome Research
  • 93.213 - Research and Training in Complementary and Integrative Health
  • 93.242 - Mental Health Research Grants
  • 93.279 - Drug Use and Addiction Research Programs
  • 93.286 - Discovery and Applied Research for Technological Innovations to Improve Human Health
  • 93.307 - Minority Health and Health Disparities Research
  • 93.310 - Trans-NIH Research Support
  • 93.313 - NIH Office of Research on Women's Health
  • 93.855 - Allergy and Infectious Diseases Research
  • 93.859 - Biomedical Research and Research Training
  • 93.866 - Aging Research

Contact Information

Agency: National Institutes of Health
Contact: National Institutes of Health
Phone: 301-402-2541
NIGMS SEPA
NIGMS_SEPA@mail.nih.gov

Additional Information

Document Type: synopsis
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Version: 1
Last Updated: May 05, 2026 10:16:22 AM EDT

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