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NIH Research Excellence Award (R16)

Funds Research Excellence Award, NIH's R16 mechanism.

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The National Institutes of Health describes the Research Excellence Award (R16) this way: Supports small-scale research projects at educational institutions that award baccalaureate and graduate degrees in biomedical sciences and receive limited NIH funding.

NIH files the mechanism under Research and Development.

Each announcement under R16 sets its own deadline, budget and eligibility. NIH publ…

Each grant below is a distinct funding opportunity with its own eligibility, scope, and deliverables.

Last verified: 27 Aug 2026Source: grants.nih.gov