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NINR Areas of Emphasis R21

NINR Areas of Emphasis R21

Supports exploratory nursing innovation in the United States through NIH pathways.

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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…

What this grant funds

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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CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Multiple per year
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.—
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.24 months
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.—
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Last verified: 22 Jul 2026Source: grants.nih.gov