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View full policyHEAL Initiative: Pain Research Enhancement Program (PREP) (R15 Clinical Trial Optional)
National Institutes of Health
About This Grant
The purpose of this initiative is to: (1) support the efforts by R15-eligible Principal Investigators (PIs) to conduct rigorous basic and/or mechanistic pain research projects; (2) promote integrated, interdisciplinary research partnerships between R15-eligible PIs and additional investigators from U.S. domestic institutions, and (3) enhance the pain research environment at the R15-eligible institution for health professional trainees or undergraduate and/or graduate students by actively engaging them in the proposed pain research projects.
Grant Summary
HEAL Initiative: Pain Research Enhancement Program (PREP) (R15 Clinical Trial Optional) is a National Institutes of Health grant providing up to $375K for university. Applications are due 2026-11-23 (open). Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.
Focus Areas
Eligibility
- Other Eligible Applicants include the following: Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions; Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISISs); Hispanic-serving Institutions; Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs); Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs) ; Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organizations) are not eligible to apply. Non-domestic (non-U.S.) components of U.S. Organizations are not eligible to apply. Foreign components, as defined in the NIH Grants Policy Statement, are allowed.
How to Apply
Up to $375K
2026-11-23
- 1Confirm your organization is eligible for HEAL Initiative: Pain Research Enhancement Program (PREP) (R15 Clinical Trial Optional) from National Institutes of Health, checking organization type, location, and any population or project requirements.
- 2Gather the required documents and information, including your organization details, project plan, and budget figures.
- 3Draft your application narrative and budget addressing the funder's priorities and review criteria. FindGrants can draft each section for you to review and edit.
- 4Review every section against the requirements checklist, then export a submission-ready application pack and submit it to National Institutes of Health before the deadline.
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HEAL Initiative: Pain Research Enhancement Program (PREP) (R15 Clinical Trial Optional): Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for the HEAL Initiative: Pain Research Enhancement Program (PREP) (R15 Clinical Trial Optional)?
HEAL Initiative: Pain Research Enhancement Program (PREP) (R15 Clinical Trial Optional) is offered by National Institutes of Health and is generally open to university. It is open to organizations nationwide unless the funder specifies otherwise. Review the specific eligibility terms before applying, since funders set their own requirements around organization type, location, and the population or project being served.
How much funding does the HEAL Initiative: Pain Research Enhancement Program (PREP) (R15 Clinical Trial Optional) provide?
HEAL Initiative: Pain Research Enhancement Program (PREP) (R15 Clinical Trial Optional) provides up to $375K per award from National Institutes of Health. Actual award sizes depend on the scope of your project, available program funds, and the number of applicants, so build a budget that reflects realistic, allowable costs rather than the maximum figure.
When is the HEAL Initiative: Pain Research Enhancement Program (PREP) (R15 Clinical Trial Optional) deadline?
Applications for HEAL Initiative: Pain Research Enhancement Program (PREP) (R15 Clinical Trial Optional) are due 2026-11-23 (open). Because deadlines can change, verify the date with the funder, National Institutes of Health, and give yourself enough time to prepare a complete, competitive application before the close date.
How do you apply for the HEAL Initiative: Pain Research Enhancement Program (PREP) (R15 Clinical Trial Optional)?
To apply for HEAL Initiative: Pain Research Enhancement Program (PREP) (R15 Clinical Trial Optional), confirm your eligibility, gather the required documents, and prepare a narrative and budget that address the funder's priorities. FindGrants guides you step by step and can draft each section, then exports a submission-ready application pack for this grant from National Institutes of Health.