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NIA offers multiple programs to provide research education and training to K-12 students, undergraduates, and postbaccalaureate students who have not yet entered graduate school. Grants funded through these programs typically support established investigators to build infrastructure and training programs designed to enhance the knowledge and preparation of students who may be considering a career in age-related research. High school and undergraduate students interested in finding nearby institutions doing aging research can visit the ENDURE page. For a wider search of NIA-funded investigators at your institution, use NIH RePORTER and filter results by states.
Funding Awards for K-8, High School, Undergrad, and Postbac Students
| Activity Code | Title | Description |
|---|---|---|
| R15 | Academic Research Enhancement Award | To support small scale research grants at institutions not receiving substantial funding from the NIH, to provide biomedical research experiences primarily for undergraduate students, and to enhance the research environment at such institutions. |
| R25 | NIA Expanding Research in AD/ADRD (ERA) Summer Research Education Program | To support summer programs focused on educating high school students, undergraduate students, or K-12 science teachers. |
| R25 | ERA - Postbac | An institutional award to support 1-2 year postbaccalaureate research programs for recent graduates. |
Training