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John Lewis NIMHD Research Endowment Program

Funds minority-serving institutions with lasting long-term infrastructure and workforce-building investments.

The John Lewis NIMHD Research Endowment Program is NIMHD's S21 research endowment line at NIH, named for Rep. John Lewis and aimed at higher-education institutions with endowments at or below half the national median for comparable biomedical research institutions. It is limited to current or former HRSA or NIMHD Centers of Excellence and supports up to five years of activity.

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No upcoming rounds verified. Cadence: Biennial.

Last verified: 27 May 2026Source: www.nimhd.nih.gov