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RFA-AG-26-010: NIA Expanding Research in AD/ADRD (ERA) Postbaccalaureate Research Education Program (R25 Independent Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

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

Open for applicationsNext due date: May 26, 2027Expires May 27, 2027

This Notice of Funding Opportunity Announcement (NOFO) invites R25 applications to support the development and implementation of research education programs for recent baccalaureates from all backgrounds, including those from groups underrepresented in the biomedical and behavioral sciences. It is essential to expand and broaden the skilled Alzheimers Disease (AD) and Alzheimers Disease and Related Dementias (ADRD) research workforce and provide exposure to AD/ADRD research to individuals early in their careers. The proposed research education programs will support intensive research experiences in the AD/ADRD field with the goal of preparing recent baccalaureates to transition into strong,…

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NOFO number
RFA-AG-26-010
Type
RFA
Activity code
R25
Primary institute
NIA · National Institute on Aging
Clinical trials
Not Allowed
Posted
Sep 2, 2025
Opens
Apr 27, 2026
Expires
May 27, 2027

RFA-AG-26-010 due dates

1 application due date remains 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 RFA-AG-26-010
Application Due Date(s)Renewal / Resubmission / Revision (as allowed)AIDS - New/Renewal/Resubmission/Revision, as allowedScientific Merit ReviewAdvisory Council ReviewEarliest Start Date
May 27, 2026May 27, 2026Not ApplicableNovember 2026January 2027April 2027
May 26, 2027May 26, 2027Not ApplicableNovember 2027January 2028April 2028

What its predecessor RFA-AG-24-012 funded

RFA-AG-26-010 reissues RFA-AG-24-012. Until awards appear under the new number, its funding history is the best guide to who wins under this program: 7 projects and $6.9M in FY2022–FY2026.

Projects funded

7

Distinct projects, FY2022–FY2026

New awards

7

Type 1 (new project) award records

NIH funding

$6.9M

Award dollars under RFA-AG-24-012, FY2022–FY2026

Funding by fiscal year

Award records, new awards, and funding by fiscal year under RFA-AG-24-012
Fiscal yearAward recordsNew awardsFunding
FY202200$0
FY202300$0
FY202433$1.2M
FY202574$2.8M
FY202670$3.0M

Institutions with the most funding

  1. Buck Institute for Research on Aging$1.3M · 1 project
  2. Howard University$1.3M · 1 project
  3. University of Florida$1.2M · 1 project
  4. Wake Forest University Health Sciences$857K · 1 project
  5. University of Kentucky$837K · 1 project
  6. University of South Florida$785K · 1 project
  7. Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai$718K · 1 project

Funding institutes

  • NIA$6.9M · 17

Activity codes funded

  • R2517 records

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

2 NIH institutes and offices take applications under RFA-AG-26-010. Contact the program officer at the institute that fits your research before applying.

  • NIA · National Institute on Aging
  • none

Related notices

  1. 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.

  2. Aug 5, 2022 · NOT-OD-22-189

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

  3. Jul 22, 2019 · NOT-OD-19-109

    Requirement for ORCID iDs for Individuals Supported by Research Training, Fellowship, Research Education, and Career Development Awards Beginning in FY 2020. See Notice NOT-OD-19-109.

Award terms

Application types allowed
NewResubmission 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
Information
Project period
The scope of the proposed project period should determine the project period. The maximum period is five years. Other
Funds available and number of awards
NIA intends to commit 2,000,000 respectively in FY 2027 and FY 2028 to fund up to 5 new awards each year.

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

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