As announced in this guide notice, NIH now administers two programs using the R15 activity code. The Academic Research Enhancement Award (AREA) targeting
undergraduate-focused institutions and the Research Enhancement Award Program
(REAP) targeting graduate schools of arts and
sciences and health professional schools that grant baccalaureate or advanced
degrees. Both programs aim to expose students to research and strengthen
the research environment of schools that have not been major recipients of NIH
support.
Specific organization and principal investigator eligibility requirements are outlined
in the funding opportunity announcements posted for each R15 program.
Institutions must verify their eligibility at the time of application, as NIH
no longer maintains the list of institutions ineligible for R15 grants.
To help you navigate these changes,
please see the following
resources: