The Research Enhancement Award Program (REAP) is designed to support small research projects at health professional and graduate schools that don't receive a lot of funding from the NIH. The goal is to give students research experience and improve the research environment at these schools. The program is for schools that offer science degrees and have received less than $6 million in NIH funding in most of the last seven years.
Who it's for: This grant is for health professional schools and graduate schools that offer science degrees and have not received more than $6 million per year from the NIH in 4 of the last 7 years. It's aimed at schools that want to enhance their research programs and provide research opportunities for their students.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Receiving more than $6 million per year from NIH in 4 of the last 7 years
- Not offering baccalaureate or advanced science degrees
- Not being a public or state institution of higher education or a nonprofit without 501(c)(3) status
What You May Need
- Proof of institution's NIH funding history
- Documentation of degree programs offered
- Detailed research proposal
- Budget plan for the project
- Institutional approval for clinical trials
- Registration with NIH eRA Commons
- DUNS number and SAM registration
Cautions
- Ensure your institution's total NIH funding is within the specified limit
- The clinical trials must be minimal risk and not require FDA oversight
- The project should align with the research interests of the participating NIH institutes
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible applicants are public and state institutions of higher education and nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status. The institution must award baccalaureate or advanced science degrees and have received no more than $6 million per year in NIH funding (including both direct and indirect costs) in 4 of the last 7 fiscal years. This funding limit applies to the entire institution if it includes multiple schools and colleges.
Overview
This grant is for health professional schools and graduate schools that offer science degrees and have not received more than $6 million per year from the NIH in 4 of the last 7 years. It's aimed at schools that want to enhance their research programs and provide research opportunities for their students.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Receiving more than $6 million per year from NIH in 4 of the last 7 years
- Not offering baccalaureate or advanced science degrees
- Not being a public or state institution of higher education or a nonprofit without 501(c)(3) status
Use of Funds
The funds can be used to support small-scale research projects, primarily to provide research experiences for students and to enhance the research environment at the institution. This includes conducting minimal risk clinical trials that align with the NIH's mission.
Cost Sharing
Not Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- May 29, 2026
- Deadline
- Oct 25, 2027(499 days)
- Archive Date
- Dec 24, 2027
Application Checklist
- Verify institution's NIH funding eligibility
- Prepare a detailed research proposal
- Develop a budget plan
- Obtain institutional approval for clinical trials
- Register with NIH eRA Commons
- Ensure DUNS number and SAM registration are up to date
- Submit application by the deadline