NIA Expanding Research in AD/ADRD (ERA) Postbaccalaureate Research Education Program (R25 Independent Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

This program funds research education experiences focused on Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, with independent research projects and mentoring for recent baccalaureates. Eligible applicants include many U.S. organizations such as higher education institutions, nonprofits, governments, and small businesses, but foreign organizations and foreign components are not allowed. NIA intends to fund up to 5 new awards each year in FY 2027 and FY 2028, with direct costs up to $400,000 per year and a maximum project period of five years. No cost sharing is required, and applications are intended primarily for U.S. citizens and permanent residents with a baccalaureate degree.

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• Health
• Training, Fellowship & Career Development
• Researchers & Scholars
• Students & Learners (K-12 and Postsecondary)
• Aging, Dementia & Caregiving
• Biomedical & Disease Research
• STEM Education & Research Training

• ✓ City or township governments
• ✓ County governments
• ✓ For-profit organizations other than small businesses
• ✓ Independent school districts
• ✓ Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
• ✓ Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized)
• ✓ Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than higher education)
• ✓ Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (other than higher education)
• ✓ Others
• ✓ Private institutions of higher education
• ✓ Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
• ✓ Public housing authorities / Indian housing authorities
• ✓ Small businesses
• ✓ Special district governments
• ✓ State governments