NIH Science Education Partnership Award (SEPA) (R25 - Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
The NIH Science Education Partnership Award (SEPA, R25) funds educational projects that increase understanding of biomedical research among pre-college (pre-K through grade 12) students and encoura…
- Deadline
- May 25, 2029
- Posted
- May 5, 2026
- Award amount
- Amount not specified
- Focus areas
- Health
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In plain English
The NIH Science Education Partnership Award (SEPA, R25) funds educational projects that increase understanding of biomedical research among pre-college (pre-K through grade 12) students and encourage interest in STEM careers. It suits universities, research institutions, and education-focused organizations that can run science education programs. Only domestic U.S. organizations may apply; foreign organizations are not eligible and foreign components are not allowed. Clinical trials are not permitted.
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Who can apply
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.
About this grant
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).
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