PAR-26-025: Bioengineering Research, Innovation and Technology Education (BRITE) Program (R25 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
Forecast
This forecast is out of date. Its expected dates have passed and the agency has not posted the opportunity on Grants.gov. It may be delayed or cancelled; check the program's other opportunities below.
National Institutes of Health plans to offer grants to colleges and universities. It is a forecast: the notice is expected around February 9, 2026, with applications due around May 11, 2026.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed September 22, 2025. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award amountsNot given on Grants.gov
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeGrant
About this NIH notice
- Activity codeR25
- Clinical trialsNot allowed
- R25, Education Project. Research education programs: courses, research experiences and outreach that prepare people for research careers. Other open R25 notices.
Application due dates, page limits and budget limits are set in the notice. Read PAR-26-025 in the NIH Guide.
Key dates
| Forecast posted | September 22, 2025 |
|---|---|
| Expected posting | February 9, 2026 |
| Expected deadline | May 11, 2026 |
| Expected award date | March 1, 2027 |
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Who can apply
This opportunity is open to colleges and universities.
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
Is this a realistic fit?
- Most of the program's money (76% over five years) went to colleges and universities.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
The Bioengineering Research, Innovation and Technology Education (BRITE) Program is designed to foster the development of undergraduate freshmen and sophomores to pursue further studies and careers in bioengineering, biomedical imaging or other STEM fields relevant to NIBIB’s scientific mission. Applications are encouraged to propose integrated educational activities that include three elements: 1) a summer bridge program for incoming freshmen, and 2) in the freshman and sophomore years, educational activities during the academic year, and 3) summer research experiences. The BRITE program is intended to expose students to bioengineering and biomedical imaging and provide research, innovation and entrepreneurship training early in their college careers by incorporating didactic, experiential, mentoring and career development opportunities. Student participants will receive support for the first two years of their undergraduate training. To enhance capacity for rigorous bioengineering training, this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) will support programs at baccalaureate degree granting institutions with modest levels of NIH research project grant funding. The ultimate goal is for participants to pursue a doctoral degree or a subsequent research career in bioengineering, biomedical imaging or other NIBIB-relevant field that will in turn have a significant impact on the health-related research needs of the Nation.
Who has won Discovery and Applied Research for Technological Innovations to Improve Human Health grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Discovery and Applied Research for Technological Innovations to Improve Human Health (93.286) awarded $1.8 billion across 1,983 grant awards, an average of $886,380 per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The General Hospital Corporation | Massachusetts | 75 | $83.5 million |
| The Johns Hopkins University | Maryland | 68 | $83.5 million |
| The Leland Stanford Junior University | California | 64 | $53.0 million |
| Brigham & Womens Hospital Inc | Massachusetts | 41 | $49.5 million |
| The Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania | 44 | $48.3 million |
How to apply
- Read the full notice and attachments on Grants.gov. The notice is the official source for deadlines and requirements.
- Make sure your organization has an active SAM.gov registration and Unique Entity ID; registration can take several weeks.
- Register on Grants.gov and submit through Workspace before the deadline and time given in the notice. Our application guide walks through each step.
Questions go to Tina Gatlin, Ph.D., gatlincl@nih.gov, 240-731-3794.
Questions people ask
Is PAR-26-025 still open?
Not yet. It is a forecast: expected deadline May 11, 2026.
Who can apply for Bioengineering Research, Innovation and Technology Education (BRITE) Program (R25 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)?
National Institutes of Health accepts applications from colleges and universities.
What is the deadline for Bioengineering Research, Innovation and Technology Education (BRITE) Program (R25 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)?
Expected deadline May 11, 2026. Confirm the date and time in the official notice on Grants.gov.
Who has won Discovery and Applied Research for Technological Innovations to Improve Human Health grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were The General Hospital Corporation, The Johns Hopkins University, The Leland Stanford Junior University. The program made 1,983 awards worth $1.8 billion in that time.
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