PAR-20-317: NIA MSTEM: Advancing Diversity in Aging Research through Undergraduate Education (R25 - Independent Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
Closed
This grant is closed. Who won this program's grants before is below, and similar open grants are at the end of the page. It is in our archive of National Institutes of Health notices from 2021.
National Institutes of Health offered grants of up to $375,000 to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes, small businesses and businesses. Applications closed on May 25, 2023.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed January 26, 2021. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$375,000
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeGrant
About this NIH notice
- Activity codeR25
- Clinical trialsIndependent clinical trial not allowed
- Funded byNIA
- Median yearly award$389,714
- Typical project length3 years
- R25, Education Project. Research education programs: courses, research experiences and outreach that prepare people for research careers. Other open R25 notices.
Projects funded under PAR-20-317 were run by National Institute on Aging (NIA, 21 projects). Contact the program officer at the institute that fits your project before you apply; the notice lists them.
Application due dates, page limits and budget limits are set in the notice. Read PAR-20-317 in the NIH Guide.
Key dates
| Posted | January 26, 2021 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | May 25, 2023 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | June 30, 2023 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes, small businesses and businesses.
All 15 applicant types the notice lists
- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Special district governments
- Independent school districts
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities
- Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- For profit organizations other than small businesses
- Small businesses
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Other Eligible Applicants include the following: Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions; Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISISs); Eligible Agencies of the Federal Government; Faith-based or Community-based Organizations; Hispanic-serving Institutions; Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs); Indian/Native American Tribal Governments (Other than Federally Recognized); Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organizations); Regional Organizations; Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs) ; U.S. Territory or Possession; Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Institutions) 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.
Is this a realistic fit?
- Projects NIH funded under this notice had a median yearly award of $389,714; it allows up to $375,000 per award.
- Most of the program's money (73% over five years) went to colleges and universities.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
The NIH Research Education Program (R25) supports research education activities in the mission areas of the NIH. The overarching goal of this R25 program is to support educational activities that encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds, including those from groups underrepresented in the biomedical and behavioral sciences, to pursue further studies or careers in research.
Funded under PAR-20-317 so far
NIH funded 21 projects under PAR-20-317 in fiscal 2022 to 2026, at 20 institutions. The median yearly award was $389,714.
| Project | Institution | Fiscal year | Award |
|---|---|---|---|
| SDSU ADAR Program | San Diego State University | 2026 | $405,000 |
| ACOA/MSTEM THRIVE Program for Undergraduates | University of Arizona | 2026 | $366,875 |
| Diversity in Research Education in Aging Medicine and Science | University of Arizona | 2026 | $288,268 |
| Drexel DREAM (health Disparities, Research, Experiential Learning, Aging Science, and Mentorship) Scholars Program | Drexel University | 2026 | $385,592 |
| UW-Milwaukee Promoting Equity, Diversity, and Academic Success Through Aging Research Program (UWM STAR) | University of Wisconsin Milwaukee | 2026 | $397,893 |
| Frontiers in Alzheimer's and Aging Research Experiences | Magee-Women's Res Inst and Foundation | 2026 | $1 |
| A Multidimensional Aging Science Program: MSTEM Scholars Trained in Aging Research (MSTEM STAR) | California State University Fullerton | 2026 | $319,221 |
| Expanding the Pipeline to Graduate Research in Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias (EPGRAD) Program | George Washington University | 2025 | $358,068 |
Who has won Aging Research grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Aging Research (93.866) awarded $19 billion across 11,026 grant awards, an average of $1.7 million per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Regents of the University of California, San Francisco | California | 337 | $575 million |
| The Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York | New York | 242 | $574 million |
| University of Southern California | California | 203 | $572 million |
| The Washington University | Missouri | 210 | $556 million |
| Regents of the University of Michigan | Michigan | 232 | $538 million |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Agencies often post the same opportunity again under a new number, so check the program's notices on Grants.gov and the similar open grants below.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
Questions people ask
Is PAR-20-317 still open?
No. It closed on May 25, 2023.
Who can apply for NIA MSTEM: Advancing Diversity in Aging Research through Undergraduate Education (R25 - Independent Clinical Trial Not Allowed)?
National Institutes of Health accepted applications from nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes, small businesses and businesses. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for NIA MSTEM: Advancing Diversity in Aging Research through Undergraduate Education (R25 - Independent Clinical Trial Not Allowed)?
Closed May 25, 2023. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.
How much funding is available?
Awards of up to $375,000 each.
Who has been funded under PAR-20-317?
NIH RePORTER lists 21 projects funded under PAR-20-317 in fiscal 2022 to 2026, at 20 institutions. The most were at University of Arizona, San Diego State University, Drexel University.
Who has won Aging Research grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were The Regents of the University of California, San Francisco, The Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York, University of Southern California. The program made 11,026 awards worth $19 billion in that time.
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