Support for Research Excellence First Independent Research (SuRE-First) Award (R16 - Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

The SuRE program supports research capacity building at eligible higher education institutions through funding investigator-initiated biomedical research inbasic, social, clinical, behavioral, or translational science that falls in the mission areas of the NIH. The purpose of SuRE-First awards is to provide support for investigator-initiated research at resource-limited institutions by full-time faculty who have not had any prior independent, peer-reviewed, external research grants, to furnish students with high-quality undergraduate and/or graduate research experiences, and to enhance the institutional scientific research culture.

Program Details

National Institutes of Health is a federal agency that offers the Support for Research Excellence First Independent Research (SuRE-First) Award (R16 - Clinical Trial Not Allowed) grant program to support education programs. This funding opportunity is available nationally and is administered by National Institutes of Health through Grants.gov. Organizations seeking funding for education programs should review the details below and confirm their eligibility before preparing an application.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants include educational institutions and eligible organizations. Organizations that meet the eligibility criteria are encouraged to apply and to review the full program guidelines before submission. Because eligibility rules and funding priorities can change between cycles, applicants should always confirm the current requirements with National Institutes of Health or on Grants.gov before investing time in an application.

Funding and Timeline

Funding available: Up to $125K. The application deadline is September 7, 2028 (772 days remaining). Applicants should allow sufficient time to gather required documentation, including organizational information, project descriptions, budgets, and supporting materials as specified in the program guidelines. Submitting a complete application well ahead of the deadline reduces the risk of disqualification on technical or administrative grounds.

Program Focus

This grant supports education programs. This grant is associated with NAICS industry classifications: 541714, 621111, 621112, 622, 236. Organizations operating in these sectors are encouraged to review eligibility. Funded projects are expected to demonstrate measurable outcomes aligned with the program's stated objectives. Grant recipients may be required to submit progress reports and final evaluations as a condition of the award, and to retain records for audit and compliance purposes.

How to Apply

Eligible organizations can apply through Grants.gov. Create a free organization profile on GrantRegister to see whether this grant matches your organization's NAICS code, entity type, location, and focus area, and to receive a weekly digest of every open grant you qualify for.

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Eligibility

• Funded by NIH
• Programs related to building
• Programs related to higher education

Award details

Award range: Up to $125K. Applications close on September 7, 2028 (772 days remaining).

Categories

Education