This NIGMS grant, the Tribal Undergraduate to Graduate Research Training and Leadership Experiences (TURTLE) Program, is for supporting federally recognized American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) Tribes and related entities. The primary purpose of this grant is to cultivate a robust pool of scientists dedicated to researching AI/AN health and health disparities. Funding will enable eligible Tribal Entities to establish and implement effective training and mentorship initiatives. The program specifically targets individuals pursuing doctoral degrees in biomedical research, preparing them for careers in the biomedical research workforce. Through phased awards, participants will acquire the necessary technical, operational, and professional skills to conduct culturally appropriate, ethically responsible, and rigorous AI/AN health research, ultimately transitioning into impactful careers.
Opportunity ID: 356309
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | PAR-24-235 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Tribal Undergraduate to Graduate Research Training and Leadership Experiences (TURTLE) Program (UE5/T32) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| 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: | Sep 03, 2024 |
| Last Updated Date: | Sep 03, 2024 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 25, 2027 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 25, 2027 |
| Archive Date: | Mar 02, 2027 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | – |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Private institutions of higher education Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Other Eligible Applicants include the following: Indian/Native American Tribal Governments (Other than Federally Recognized); Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs) ; See Funding Announcement for Eligibility Details 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 purpose of the Tribal Undergraduate to Graduate Research Training and Leadership Experiences (TURTLE) program is to fund federally recognized American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) Tribes, tribal colleges or universities, Tribal health programs, or Tribal organizations (collectively termed, eligible Tribal Entities) to identify and develop a pool of scientists to conduct research on AI/AN health and health disparities. Through this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO), NIGMS will provide support for a phased award to eligible AI/AN Tribal Entities to develop (UE5) and implement (T32) effective training and mentoring activities for research-oriented individuals earning a doctoral degree in a biomedical research field at a variety of institutions across the United States and territories. The overall purpose is to support the development of individuals who have the technical, operational, and professional skills required to conduct AI/AN health research in a culturally appropriate, ethically responsible and rigorous manner, to complete Ph.D.s in a biomedical field, and to transition into careers in the biomedical research workforce. |
| Link to Additional Information: | https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-24-235.html |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
NIH Grants Information
grantsinfo@nih.gov Email:grantsinfo@nih.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
There are no related documents on this grant.
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | NIH Grants Information grantsinfo@nih.gov Email: grantsinfo@nih.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FORMS-I | Use for due dates on or after January 25, 2025 | PKG00288945 | Dec 27, 2024 | Jan 25, 2027 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
356309 RR_SF424_5_0-5.0.pdf
356309 PHS398_CoverPageSupplement_5_0-5.0.pdf
356309 RR_OtherProjectInfo_1_4-1.4.pdf
356309 PerformanceSite_4_0-4.0.pdf
356309 RR_KeyPersonExpanded_4_0-4.0.pdf
356309 RR_Budget10_3_0-3.0.pdf
356309 PHS398_ResearchPlan_5_0-5.0.pdf
356309 PHSHumanSubjectsAndClinicalTrialsInfo_3_0-3.0.pdf
Optional forms
356309 RR_SubawardBudget10_30_3_0-3.0.pdf
356309 PHS_AssignmentRequestForm_4_0-4.0.pdf
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