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NIH Science Education Partnership Award (SEPA) (R25 - Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

Open Closes May 25, 2029 (937 days left) Opportunity PAR-27-077

National Institutes of Health is offering grants to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes, small businesses and businesses. Applications close on May 25, 2029.

From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed October 22, 2026. Checked October 31, 2026.

Key dates

PostedMay 5, 2026
DeadlineMay 25, 2029
Archived by Grants.govJuly 24, 2029

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Who can apply

This opportunity is open to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes, small businesses and businesses.

Refer to Section III. Eligibility Information in the NOFO for additional information on eligibility. Foreign Organizations/International Collaborations:Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organizations) 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.

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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 NIH Science Education Partnership Award (SEPA) program is to support educational activities that increase understanding of biomedical research among pre-college (pre-kindergarten to grade12) individuals, and to encourage awareness of and continued interest in careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).

Category: Health.

How to apply

  1. Read the full notice and attachments on Grants.gov. The notice is the official source for deadlines and requirements.
  2. Make sure your organization has an active SAM.gov registration and Unique Entity ID; registration can take several weeks.
  3. 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 National Institutes of Health, NIGMS_SEPA@mail.nih.gov, 301-402-2541.

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Questions people ask

Who can apply for NIH Science Education Partnership Award (SEPA) (R25 - Clinical Trial Not Allowed)?

National Institutes of Health accepts 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 NIH Science Education Partnership Award (SEPA) (R25 - Clinical Trial Not Allowed)?

Closes May 25, 2029 (937 days left). Confirm the date and time in the official notice on Grants.gov.

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