Opportunity Information: Apply for PAR 23 137
The NIH Science Education Partnership Award (SEPA) (R25 - Clinical Trial Not Allowed) is a National Institutes of Health (NIH) research education grant opportunity designed to strengthen science education and broaden participation in biomedical and behavioral research. Through the NIH Research Education Program (R25), this funding supports structured educational activities that help people, especially individuals from diverse backgrounds and groups that are underrepresented in the biomedical and behavioral sciences, build the knowledge, skills, exposure, and motivation needed to pursue additional training and long-term careers in research. In practice, SEPA is meant to help organizations develop and deliver education-focused programs that connect learners and communities to NIH mission-related science, often by improving access to high-quality science learning experiences, mentorship, and research career awareness.
This opportunity is categorized as a discretionary grant and falls under a broad set of NIH-related assistance listings (CFDA/Assistance Listing numbers: 93.121, 93.213, 93.242, 93.273, 93.279, 93.286, 93.307, 93.310, 93.313, 93.361, 93.846, 93.847, 93.853, 93.855, 93.859, 93.865, 93.866, 93.867), reflecting its alignment with multiple NIH institutes and mission areas. A key restriction is built into the title: clinical trials are not allowed under this particular funding announcement, meaning proposed work should be educational in nature and not structured as a clinical trial.
Eligibility is intentionally broad and includes many types of U.S.-based organizations and government entities that can credibly run education and workforce pipeline activities. Eligible applicants include state, county, and city/township governments; special district governments; independent school districts; public and state-controlled institutions of higher education; private institutions of higher education; federally recognized Native American tribal governments; Native American tribal organizations (other than federally recognized tribal governments); public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities; nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education); for-profit organizations (other than small businesses); small businesses; and other eligible entities. The announcement also calls out additional eligible applicant categories that NIH particularly welcomes, such as Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions, Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISIs), Hispanic-serving Institutions, Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs), faith-based or community-based organizations, regional organizations, eligible federal government agencies, tribal governments (other than federally recognized), and U.S. territories or possessions. At the same time, important geographic restrictions apply: non-U.S. (foreign) institutions are not eligible to apply, non-U.S. components of U.S. organizations are not eligible, and foreign components (as defined by the NIH Grants Policy Statement) are not allowed.
The funding opportunity number is PAR-23-137, and the opportunity was created on 2023-04-03. The listed application due date (original closing date) is 2025-06-06. The award ceiling is $250,000, indicating the maximum amount that can be requested under the terms shown here. The summary does not specify the exact number of expected awards.
Overall, SEPA (R25) is best understood as a capacity-building and pipeline program: it funds the design and delivery of science education experiences that expand access, strengthen preparation, and encourage sustained interest in research careers, with a clear emphasis on reaching and supporting participants from varied backgrounds and communities that have historically been left out of biomedical and behavioral research pathways.Apply for PAR 23 137
- The National Institutes of Health in the education, food and nutrition, health, income security and social services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "NIH Science Education Partnership Award (SEPA) (R25 - Clinical Trial Not Allowed)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.121, 93.213, 93.242, 93.273, 93.279, 93.286, 93.307, 93.310, 93.313, 93.361, 93.846, 93.847, 93.853, 93.855, 93.859, 93.865, 93.866, 93.867.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2023-04-03.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2025-06-06. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $250,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: State governments, County governments, City or township governments, Special district governments, Independent school districts, Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized), Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments), Nonprofits having a 501 (c) (3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Nonprofits that do not have a 501 (c) (3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Private institutions of higher education, For-profit organizations other than small businesses, Small businesses, Others.
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