NIIMBL is pleased to issue a Request for Applications (RFA) for the NIIMBL eXperience for Educators Program.
The NIIMBL eXperience for Educators is a two-day immersive event designed to introduce K–12 educators and counselors to the biopharmaceutical manufacturing industry. Through hands-on activities, industry engagement, and networking, participants will gain valuable insights into career opportunities and educational pathways for their students.
This RFA seeks applicants to host a NIIMBL eXperience for Educators Program. The goal is to equip K-12 educators with foundational knowledge of the biopharmaceutical industry so they can better inform and inspire their students.
The application deadline is October 15, 2026.
NIIMBL has launched a new proposal and reporting submission platform, NIIMBL Gateway. All proposers and subject matter expert reviewers must create a new account and obtain new login credentials to access the system. Please request an account at least 48 hours before the submission deadline. To request a NIIMBL Gateway account, visit gateway.niimbl.org and click the Register card to submit an account request.
NIIMBL will host a virtual Listening Session / Office Hours for the NIIMBL eXperience for Educators Program on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, from noon – 1 pm ET. Drop in at any time to ask questions.
Complete the registration form to get access details.
| September 8, 2026 | RFA Release |
| September 15, 2026 (Noon EDT) | Listening Session / Office Hours |
| October 15, 2026 (5:00 pm EDT) | Application Deadline |
| Early November 2026 | Anticipated Award Decisions and Notification to Teams |
| February 1, 2027 | Project Start Date |
If you have questions regarding the NIIMBL eXperience RFA, contact us at [email protected].
We offer a variety of membership options that give you the flexibility to choose your organization’s level of engagement based on technology interests and priorities.
