NIH SuRE R16 Grants Application Deadline May 28, 2025

SuRE R16 grants through the National Institutes of Health (NIH) support research capacity building at SuRE-eligible institutions to increase funding success and enrich the campus research environment. Educating an underserved student population while obtaining limited NIH research funding qualifies an institution to apply for two investigator-initiated funding opportunities—SuRE and SuRE-First. Each grant mechanism has two annual submission deadlines, with the due dates being the same. The next deadline for applications is Wednesday, May 28, 2025.

The NIH SuRE program provides research support to faculty investigators and helps qualifying institutions build research capacity to advance scientific discoveries and enrich the academic experience. These experiences motivate students from diverse backgrounds to pursue biomedical careers, adding their perspectives to our national scientific workforce.

R16 Awards

SuRE

SuRE R16 NOFO

For tenure-track (or equivalent) faculty with prior research experience not currently funded by an NIH RPG grant, with the exception of SCORE or SuRE grants. Those eligible for SuRE-First who do not want to commit six calendar months of effort may also apply.

Application deadline is Wed, May 28, 2025.

SuRE-First

SuRE-First R16 NOFO

For tenure-track (or equivalent) faculty without experience leading externally-funded, independent research.

Application deadline is Wed, May 28, 2025.

Application Updates

About the PDEF Attachment

The NIH now requires that an attachment called a Plan for Enhancing Diverse Perspective (PEDP) be included with all R16 submissions. This is a summary of strategies to advance the scientific and technical merit of the proposed project through inclusivity. The PEDP is submitted as a one-page "Other Attachment" to be included in grant applications. You may learn more by visiting this NIH page on PEDPs.

Upcoming Deadlines

Each SuRE R16 grant mechanism has two annual submission deadlines, with the due dates being the same. Below are the dates for the years 2024, 2025, and 2026.

Year	Spring Deadline	Fall Deadline
2024	May 29	Sept 27
2025	May 28	Sept 29
2026	May 27	Sept 28

The SuRE Resource Center

Our team offers free grant writing training and personal consultation to help faculty and staff at SuRE-eligible institutions overcome barriers to secure NIH research funding. In additional to guiding participants step-by-step through the complex funding process, our program provides competitive seed grants to institutions to improve on-site research development efforts.

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About Eligibility

The SuRE program is designed for institutions that meet specific institutional and funding criteria. These include awarding bachelor or graduate degrees in biomedical sciences, enrolling significant numbers of students from backgrounds nationally underrepresented in biomedical research, and receiving limited NIH Research Project Grant funding.

Are You Eligible?

Do you have questions about your institution's eligibility or the grant application process? The SuRE Resource Center is here to help. We encourage you to submit a request for your Regional Coordinator to contact you. They will provide guidance and answer your questions about the NIH SuRE program.

Contact a Coordinator

Esther Dupont-Versteegden, PhD

Central Region

Analia Loria, PhD

West Region

Martha Peterson, PhD

East Region

Brittany Rice, PhD

South Region

Bootcamp Training

The SuRE Resource Center offers free two-day grantsmanship training leading up to the NIH SuRE R16 application deadlines. Learn more about our Bootcamp Training and join our list to receive advance notification.

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