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PAR-25-134: Academic Research Enhancement Award (AREA) for Undergraduate-Focused Institutions (R15 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

Reviewed by Dr. Meng ZhaoLast reviewed October 16, 2026Data refreshed October 16, 2026Editorial standards

Open for applicationsNext due date: Oct 25, 2026Expires Jan 8, 2028

The purpose of this Academic Research Enhancement Award (AREA) for Undergraduate-Focused Institutionsis to support small scale research grants at institutions that do not receive substantial funding from the NIH, with an emphasis on providing biomedical research experiences primarily for undergraduate students, and enhancing the research environment at applicant institutions. Eligible institutions must award baccalaureate science degrees and have received no more than $6 million dollars per year of NIH support (in both direct and F and A/indirect costs) in 4 of the last 7 fiscal years. For institutions composed of multiple schools and colleges, the $6 million funding limit is based on the…

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NOFO number
PAR-25-134
Type
PAR
Activity code
R15
Primary institute
NIGMS · National Institute of General Medical Sciences
Clinical trials
Not Allowed
Posted
Nov 26, 2024
Opens
Jan 25, 2025
Expires
Jan 8, 2028

PAR-25-134 due dates

4 application due dates remain before the NOFO expires. Dates marked * are NIH standard due dates. Check the related notices below for changes NIH made after posting.

Application due dates and review cycles for PAR-25-134
Application Due Date(s)Renewal / Resubmission / Revision (as allowed)AIDS - New/Renewal/Resubmission/Revision, as allowedScientific Merit ReviewAdvisory Council ReviewEarliest Start Date
February 25, 2025February 25, 2025 *May 07, 2025 *July 2025October 2025December 2025
June 25, 2025June 25, 2025 *September 07, 2025 *November 2025January 2026April 2026
October 25, 2025October 25, 2025 *January 07, 2026 *March 2026May 2026July 2026
February 25, 2026February 25, 2026 *May 07, 2026 *July 2026October 2026December 2026
June 25, 2026June 25, 2026 *Not ApplicableNovember 2026January 2027April 2027
October 25, 2026October 25, 2026 *Not ApplicableMarch 2027May 2027July 2027
February 25, 2027February 25, 2027 *Not ApplicableJuly 2027October 2027December 2027
June 25, 2027June 25, 2027 *Not ApplicableNovember 2027January 2028April 2028
October 25, 2027October 25, 2027 *Not ApplicableMarch 2028May 2028July 2028

Projects funded under PAR-25-134

NIH RePORTER lists 177 projects funded under PAR-25-134 in FY2022–FY2026, with $93.0M in award dollars. Counts include each project's later non-competing years, which keep the original NOFO number.

Projects funded

177

Distinct projects, FY2022–FY2026

New awards

131

Type 1 (new project) award records

NIH funding

$93.0M

Award dollars under PAR-25-134, FY2022–FY2026

Funding by fiscal year

Award records, new awards, and funding by fiscal year under PAR-25-134
Fiscal yearAward recordsNew awardsFunding
FY202200$0
FY202300$0
FY202400$0
FY202500$0
FY2026177131$93.0M

Institutions with the most funding

  1. Brigham Young University$3.8M · 7 projects
  2. Rowan University$2.8M · 5 projects
  3. University of Toledo$2.3M · 4 projects
  4. Worcester Polytechnic Institute$2.2M · 4 projects
  5. Baylor University$2.1M · 4 projects
  6. Wake Forest University$2.0M · 4 projects
  7. Texas Tech University$1.8M · 3 projects
  8. University of Texas Arlington$1.8M · 3 projects

Funding institutes

  • NIGMS$28.5M · 54
  • NIAID$15.0M · 29
  • NINDS$11.5M · 21
  • NHLBI$7.4M · 14
  • NIA$5.4M · 11
  • NICHD$4.9M · 9
  • NIEHS$3.5M · 7
  • NIDDK$3.2M · 6

Activity codes funded

Most recent new awards

What its predecessor PAR-24-152 funded

PAR-25-134 reissues PAR-24-152. Its funding history is the best guide to who wins under this program: 127 projects and $64.4M in FY2022–FY2026.

Projects funded

127

Distinct projects, FY2022–FY2026

New awards

94

Type 1 (new project) award records

NIH funding

$64.4M

Award dollars under PAR-24-152, FY2022–FY2026

Funding by fiscal year

Award records, new awards, and funding by fiscal year under PAR-24-152
Fiscal yearAward recordsNew awardsFunding
FY202200$0
FY202300$0
FY202400$0
FY202512594$63.4M
FY202620$1.1M

Institutions with the most funding

  1. Brigham Young University$2.6M · 5 projects
  2. University of Massachusetts Boston$2.2M · 4 projects
  3. University of Toledo$2.1M · 4 projects
  4. Oakland University$1.6M · 3 projects
  5. Kennesaw State University$1.6M · 3 projects
  6. Michigan Technological University$1.6M · 3 projects
  7. Oklahoma State University Stillwater$1.5M · 3 projects
  8. Duquesne University$1.5M · 3 projects

Funding institutes

  • NIGMS$24.6M · 49
  • NCI$5.9M · 11
  • NHLBI$5.2M · 11
  • NIAID$4.9M · 10
  • NIDDK$4.9M · 9
  • NINDS$4.6M · 9
  • NICHD$2.7M · 5
  • NIDA$2.4M · 5

Activity codes funded

Most recent new awards

FY2026 closed on September 30, 2026, but NIH keeps posting that year's awards to RePORTER for several weeks. FY2026 figures reflect records available on October 16, 2026 and may rise slightly at the next refresh.

Participating institutes

22 NIH institutes and offices take applications under PAR-25-134. Contact the program officer at the institute that fits your research before applying.

  • NIGMS · National Institute of General Medical Sciences
  • NEI · National Eye Institute
  • NHLBI · National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
  • NHGRI · National Human Genome Research Institute
  • NIA · National Institute on Aging
  • NIAAA · National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism
  • NIAID · National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
  • NIAMS · National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
  • NIBIB · National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering
  • NICHD · Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development
  • NIDCD · National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders
  • NIDCR · National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research
  • NIDDK · National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
  • NIDA · National Institute on Drug Abuse
  • NIEHS · National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences
  • NIMH · National Institute of Mental Health
  • NINDS · National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
  • NINR · National Institute of Nursing Research
  • NLM · National Library of Medicine
  • NCCIH · National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health
  • NCI · National Cancer Institute
  • THRO

Related notices

  1. Jan 28, 2026 · NOT-OD-26-029

    NIH Removing AIDS Application Due Dates from NOFOs. See Notice NOT-OD-26-029.

  2. Mar 31, 2025 · NOT-OD-24-084

    This funding opportunity was updated to align with agency priorities. Carefully reread the full funding opportunity and make any needed adjustments to your application prior to submission.April 4, 2024 - Overview of Grant Application and Review Changes for Due Dates on or after January 25,…

  3. Aug 31, 2022 · NOT-OD-22-198

    Implementation Changes for Genomic Data Sharing Plans Included with Applications Due on or after January 25, 2023. See Notice NOT-OD-22-198.

  4. Aug 5, 2022 · NOT-OD-22-189

    Implementation Details for the NIH Data Management and Sharing Policy. See Notice NOT-OD-22-189.

Notices of Special Interest (NOSIs)

NIH has attached 34 NOSIs to PAR-25-134; none are active now. A NOSI flags a topic an institute wants to fund through this NOFO.

Award terms

Application types allowed
NewRenewalResubmissionRevision The OER Glossary and the How to Apply Application Guide provide details on these application types. Only those application types listed here are allowed for this NOFO.
Award budget
Applicants may request up to 375,000 in direct costs, excluding consortium F&A, for the entire project period of up to 3 years.
Project period
The scope of the proposed project should determine the project period. The maximum project period is 3 years. NIH grants policies as described in the NIH Grants Policy Statement will apply to the applications submitted and awards made from this NOFO.
Funds available and number of awards
The number of awards is contingent upon NIH appropriations and the number of meritorious applications submitted.

Summarized from the NOFO text; the full NOFO governs eligibility, budget, and review.

Related NOFOs

  • Reissue of PAR-24-152.
  • Companion NOFOs: PAR-25-148.

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