At a glance
Medical Scientist Training Program (MSTP) (T32) is a federal competitive grant from National Institutes of Health for the science & technology sector. Eligible applicants: Small businesses; State governments; Independent school districts; Private institutions of higher education; Special district governments; Public and State controlled institutions of higher education; City or township go. The application deadline is January 25, 2027. Apply via the official listing at www.grants.gov.
- Amount
- See listing
- Deadline
- Jan 25, 2027
- Type
- Competitive
- Status
- Open
About this program
The goal of the Medical Scientist Training Program (MSTP) is to develop a broad pool of highly trained physician-scientist leaders available to meet the needs of the Nations biomedical research agenda. Specifically, this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) provides support to eligible domestic institutions to develop and implement effective, evidence-based approaches to integrated dual-degree training leading to the award of both professional medical doctorate degrees and research doctorate degrees (Ph.D. or equivalent). With the dual qualification of rigorous scientific research and clinical practice, graduates will be equipped with the skills to develop research programs that accelerate the translation of research advances to the understanding, detection, treatment and prevention of human disease, and to lead the advancement of biomedical research. Areas of particular importance to NIGMS are the iterative optimization of MSTP training efficacy and efficiency, and fostering the persistence of MSTP alumni in research careers. NIGMS expects that the proposed research training programs will incorporate didactic, research, mentoring and career development elements to prepare trainees for careers that will have a significant impact on the health-related research needs of the Nation.
Who can apply
Small businesses; State governments; Independent school districts; Private institutions of higher education; Special district governments; Public and State controlled institutions of higher education; City or township governments; Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized); Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification); Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities; For profit organizations other than small businesses; Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments); County governments; Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education. 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.
How to apply
Apply through Grants.gov using funding opportunity number PAR-24-128. Register your organization (SAM.gov + Grants.gov) before the deadline, then submit the application package listed in the official notice.
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