This award supports small-scale biomedical research projects at institutions awarding baccalaureate science degrees with limited NIH funding. It emphasizes providing research experiences primarily for undergraduates and enhancing the research environment. The funding includes investigator-initiated minimal risk clinical trials that do not require FDA oversight and align with NIH institute missions. Eligible institutions include diverse public, private, and tribal colleges meeting funding criteria.
Eligible institutions award baccalaureate science degrees and have limited NIH funding history. Includes private, public, and tribal colleges serving diverse populations. Foreign organizations and non-domestic components are ineligible; foreign components of U.S. organizations allowed.