NINR Areas of Emphasis R21
Supports exploratory nursing innovation in the United States through NIH pathways.
The NINR Areas of Emphasis R21 is an exploratory and developmental research grant issued by the National Institute of Nursing Research under the NIH umbrella. Re-issuance of PAR-22-231, this program was announced via NOT-NR-25-007 on November 21, 2024. It funds innovative, early-phase nursing research within NINR's 2022–2026 Strategic Plan — the same five priority areas covered by the R01 companio…
Exploratory and developmental nursing research within NINR's five 2022–2026 strategic priority areas, with direct costs capped at $275,000 over two years.
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