Engagement and Access for Research-Active Institutions (EARA)
EARA is a navigation and communication-focused initiative that enhances outreach and connections between Research-Active Institutions (RAIs) and NIH Institutes, Centers, and Offices (ICOs) to:
- Provide information about, and aid RAIs in navigating existing NIH resources and opportunities
- Foster bilateral engagement and communication between RAIs and NIH ICOs.
Specifically, EARA aims to:
- Strengthen RAI awareness and utilization of NIH resources and funding opportunities
- Enhance information-sharing and collaboration for RAI engagement and support across NIH ICOs
- Build relationships between NIH and RAIs and broaden participation of RAIs in the NIH ecosystem
What is EARA?
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Research-Active Institutions (RAIs) are defined as institutions that: have a historical mission to serve populations underrepresented in biomedical and behavioral research; award degrees in the health professions or the sciences related to health, or in STEM fields including social and behavioral sciences; and have received an average of no more than $25 million (annual total costs) of NIH Research Project Grant (RPG) support for the past three fiscal years, including rural institutions in IDeA states and HBCUs, TCUs, and MSIs, in keeping with the CHIPS and Science Act of 2022.
Read more about the pilot project and which institutions are participating.
Pilot ProjectCOSWD has gathered a curated list of NIH resources including grant writing guidance and funding opportunities.
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