Funding Organization: National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Total Funding Amount: Up to $250,000 per year
Duration: Maximum project period of 5 years
Primary Objective: Support educational activities that enhance training in biomedical, behavioral, and clinical research.
Beneficiaries: Graduate, medical, and health professional students, postdoctorates, and junior faculty.
Key Stakeholders: NINDS, NIH, participating institutions.
This grant is part of the NIH Research Education Program (R25) aimed at addressing workforce training needs in neuroscience.
The program encourages innovative educational activities and is not intended for clinical trials.
Higher Education Institutions
Public/State Controlled Institutions of Higher Education
Private Institutions of Higher Education
Nonprofits (with and without 501(c)(3) status)
For-Profit Organizations
Small Businesses
Only U.S. organizations are eligible; foreign organizations are not eligible to apply.
Sponsoring institutions must assure support for the proposed program, including adequate staff and facilities.
Courses for Skills Development
Research Experiences
Graduate, medical, and health professional students, postdoctorates, and junior faculty.
Participants should gain advanced skills and knowledge in neuroscience research.
Programs must include nationally recognized faculty with expertise in the subject matter.
Each application must include a detailed plan to evaluate the effectiveness of the proposed activities.
Maximum direct cost per year: $250,000.
Indirect costs reimbursed at 8% of modified total direct costs.
Application Due Date: July 15, 2026.
All applications must comply with NIH Grants Policy Statement.
Applications must follow the instructions in the How to Apply - Application Guide.