§ Federal grant opportunity · PAR-25-346

    Exploratory/Developmental Bioengineering Research Grants (EBRG) (R21 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

    National Institutes of Health is accepting applications for Exploratory/Developmental Bioengineering Research Grants (EBRG) (R21 Clinical Trial Not Allowed). The deadline is January 7, 2028 and the published award range is Award amount not published.

    Key facts

    Funder
    National Institutes of Health
    Application deadline
    January 7, 2028
    Award range
    Award amount not published
    Eligibility
    Other Eligible Applicants include the following: Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions; Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISISs); Eligible Agencies of the Federal Government; Faith-based or Community-based Organizations; Hispanic-serving Institutions; Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs); Indian/Native American Tribal Governments (Other than Federally Recognized); Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organizations); Regional Organizations; Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs) ; U.S. Territory or Possession.
    Geography
    United States
    Focus areas
    Education, Health
    Opportunity number
    PAR-25-346

    Program overview

    Through this engineering-oriented Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO), the National Cancer Institute (NCI) intends to encourage submissions of exploratory/developmental Bioengineering Research Grant (EBRG) applications to demonstrate feasibility and potential utility of new capabilities or improvements in quality, speed, efficacy, operability, costs, and/or accessibility of solutions to problems in basic biomedical, pre-clinical, or clinical research, clinical care delivery, or accessibility.

    How to apply

    1. Confirm your organization meets the eligibility criteria above.
    2. Read the full funding opportunity announcement from National Institutes of Health.
    3. Draft your narrative against the funder's stated priorities and review criteria.
    4. Submit before January 7, 2028, allowing time for registration and validation.

    View the official funding announcement

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