The National Institutes of Health (NIH), a part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, is the nation’s medical research agency — making important discoveries that improve health and save lives.
The grant program emphasizes supporting educational activities that are dedicated to fostering a better understanding of research and its implications. It aims at providing research experiences primarily for high school or undergraduate students or science teachers, specifically during the summer academic break. The activities should align with the mission of the participating Institute or Center to which the application is submitted, focusing on enriching the applicants' research skills and knowledge rather than offering general STEM education.