Program Eligibility
- See 323 – Limited Submission Funding Announcements for guidance if planning to submit to a limited submission opportunity.
- See 210 – Representations and Certifications for a complete list of eligibilities and certifications.
- If a custom letter is required by the sponsor for a particular set of eligibility requirements contact your ORA Pre-Award Sponsored Program Officer to obtain an official letter from ORA.
- Questions and program eligibility data requests can be submitted to the ORA Help Desk.
- NIH RePORTER
| Agency | Program | Last Reviewed | Renewal Schedule | Limited Submission | ECU Eligibility | Eligibility Letter |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Heart Association | AHA Institutional Research Enhancement Award (AIREA) | August 2025 | September 2026 | No | Eligible | AIREA Letter (PDF) |
| NIH - National Institutes of Health | Academic Research Enhancement Award (R15 AREA) | September 2025 | September 2026 | No | Only East Campus Eligible | R15 AREA Letter (PDF) |
| NIH - National Institutes of Health | Research Enhancement Award Program (R15 REAP) | September 2025 | September 2026 | No | Not Eligible | |
| NIH - National Institutes of Health | Faculty Institutional Recruitment for Sustainable Transformation (FIRST) - U54 | March 2022 | March 2023 | Yes; ECU Investigator has been designated | Eligible | |
| NIH - National Institutes of Health | Maximizing Access to Research Careers (MARC) Awards (T34) | March 2022 | March 2023 | Yes; ECU Investigator has been designated | Eligible | MARC Awards (T34) Letter (PDF) |
| NIH - National Institutes of Health | Undergraduate Research Training Initiative for Student Enhancement (U-RISE) | March 2022 | March 2023 | No | Not Eligible | |
| NSF - National Science Foundation | Major Research Instrumentation (MRI) (Note: This year's submission window has been cancelled) | August 2025 | August 2026 | Limit of 3 in revised Tracks Limit of 2 in Track 1 Limit of 1 in Track 2 Limit of 1 in Track 3 | Ph.D.-Granting Institution | |
| NSF - National Science Foundation | Research in Undergraduate Institutions (RUI) and Research Opportunity Awards (ROA) | August 2025 | August 2026 | No | Not Eligible |