Supports small-scale biomedical research grants at institutions awarding baccalaureate science degrees with limited NIH funding. Emphasizes providing research experiences primarily for undergraduates and enhancing institutional research environments. Supports investigator-initiated mechanistic and minimal risk clinical trials that do not require FDA oversight and align with NIH research interests.
Eligible applicants include public, state-controlled, and private institutions awarding baccalaureate science degrees with limited NIH funding. Minority-serving institutions and tribal colleges are eligible. Foreign organizations and non-domestic components are not eligible.
