National Cancer Institute Youth Enjoy Science Research Education Program (R25 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
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- Posted
- July 9, 2024
- Closes
- September 28, 2026
- Award ceiling
- $400,000
- Cost sharing
- No
- Instrument
- Grant
- Assistance listing
- 93.398
- Archives
- November 3, 2026
Program funding history
Awards made under Assistance Listing 93.398 across FY2024–FY2026, from public federal spending records.
- FY2024 obligated
- $216.8M
- FY2025 obligated
- $202.6M
- FY2026 (to date) obligated
- $131.5M
- Awards in window
- 2,746
Top recipients: Sloan-kettering Institute for Cancer Research, The General Hospital Corporation, The Univeristy of Texas M.d. Anderson Cancer Center, Dana-farber Cancer Institute, Inc., The Johns Hopkins University
Source: USAspending.gov · refreshed August 2026
Synopsis
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 encourage individuals who have not had substantial biomedical research experience, or who have the potential to significantly benefit from additional biomedical research experience to pursue further studies or careers in research. To accomplish the stated over-arching goal, this NOFO will support educational activities with a primary focus on: (1) Research Experiences, (2) Curriculum or Methods Development and (3) Outreach. The NCI’s mission is to conduct and support research, training, health information dissemination, and other programs concerning cancer. This funding opportunity seeks to facilitate educational activities that encourage students to become knowledgeable about cancer and available to focus on cancer later in their careers. To promote broad interest in pursuing a career in biomedical research via early intervention strategies, the NCI Youth Enjoy Science (YES) Program will support efforts to create and maintain an institutional program to engage grades 6-12 and/or undergraduate students in cutting edge cancer research experiences. The proposed institutional programs may also provide research experiences for the grade 6-12 teachers and undergraduate faculty members. The goals are to inspire interest in biomedical sciences, help envision research as a career path, and strengthen practical research and career skills. In alignment with these goals, institutions may develop unique programs that capitalize on their research strengths and are responsive to their target populations.
Who can apply
- State governments
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- City or township governments
- Special district governments
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Independent school districts
- Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities
- Small businesses
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
- County governments
- For profit organizations other than small businesses
- Private institutions of higher education
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 Organizations) are not eligible to applyNon-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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