The National Institutes of Health is offering the Maximizing Access to Research Careers (MARC) Undergraduate Student Training in Academic Research (U-STAR) grant. This grant aims to provide structured training programs for underrepresented students, preparing them for doctoral programs in biomedical research fields. Program activities include research experiences, academic enhancements, skills development, and mentoring to increase the diversity of the scientific workforce by supporting students in earning baccalaureate and Ph.D. degrees in biomedical research.
Opportunity ID: 290479
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | PAR-17-068 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Maximizing Access to Research Careers Undergraduate – Student Training in Academic Research (MARC U-STAR) (T34) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Health |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 93.859 — Biomedical Research and Research Training |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Dec 06, 2016 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 24, 2018 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 24, 2018 |
| Archive Date: | Jun 24, 2018 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | – |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Small businesses Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education City or township governments Special district governments Independent school districts Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) State governments County governments Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Other Eligible Applicants include the following: Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions; Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISISs); Eligible Agencies of the Federal Government; Faith-based or Community-based Organizations; Hispanic-serving Institutions; Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs); Indian/Native American Tribal Governments (Other than Federally Recognized); Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organizations); Regional Organizations; Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs) ; U.S. Territory or Possession; Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Institutions) 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 not allowed. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Institutes of Health |
| Description: | The Maximizing Access to Research Careers (MARC) Undergraduate Student Training in Academic Research (U-STAR) program is designed to provide structured training programs to prepare high-achieving, underrepresented students for doctoral programs in biomedical research fields. Programmatic activities should include authentic research experiences, academic enhancements, skills development, and mentoring. The long-term goal of the program is to enhance the pool of underrepresented students earning baccalaureate and Ph.D. degrees in biomedical research fields and ultimately to contribute to the diversification of the nation’s scientific workforce. |
| Link to Additional Information: | http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-17-068.html |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
NIH OER Webmaster
FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV Email:FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV |
Version History
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Related Documents
There are no related documents on this grant.
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | NIH OER Webmaster FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV Email: FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FORMS-D | Use for due dates on or before January 24, 2018 | PKG00229612 | Apr 24, 2017 | Jan 24, 2018 | View | |
| FORMS-E | Use for due dates on or after January 25, 2018 | PKG00235492 | Oct 30, 2017 | May 24, 2018 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
290479 RR_SF424_2_0-2.0.pdf
290479 PHS398_CoverPageSupplement_3_0-3.0.pdf
290479 RR_OtherProjectInfo_1_3-1.3.pdf
290479 PerformanceSite_2_0-2.0.pdf
290479 RR_KeyPersonExpanded_2_0-2.0.pdf
290479 PHS398_TrainingBudget-1.0.pdf
290479 PHS398_ResearchTrainingProgramPlan_3_0-3.0.pdf
Optional forms
290479 PHS398_TrainingSubawardBudget_2_0-2.0.pdf
290479 PHS_AssignmentRequestForm-1.0.pdf
Package 2
Mandatory forms
290479 RR_SF424_2_0-2.0.pdf
290479 PHS398_CoverPageSupplement_4_0-4.0.pdf
290479 RR_OtherProjectInfo_1_4-1.4.pdf
290479 PerformanceSite_2_0-2.0.pdf
290479 RR_KeyPersonExpanded_2_0-2.0.pdf
290479 PHS398_TrainingBudget-1.0.pdf
290479 PHS398_ResearchTrainingProgramPlan_4_0-4.0.pdf
Optional forms
290479 PHS398_TrainingSubawardBudget_2_0-2.0.pdf
290479 PHS_AssignmentRequestForm_2_0-2.0.pdf
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