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Tribal Undergraduate to Graduate Research Training and Leadership Experiences (TURTLE) Program (UE5/T32)

National Institutes of Health (NIH) · Competitive grant · Science & Technology

At a glance

Tribal Undergraduate to Graduate Research Training and Leadership Experiences (TURTLE) Program (UE5/T32) is a federal competitive grant from National Institutes of Health for the science & technology sector. Eligible applicants: Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized); Public and State controlled institutions of higher education; Private institutions of higher education; Native American tribal organizations (other than Federall. 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 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.

Who can apply

Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized); Public and State controlled institutions of higher education; Private 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). 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.

How to apply

Apply through Grants.gov using funding opportunity number PAR-24-235. Register your organization (SAM.gov + Grants.gov) before the deadline, then submit the application package listed in the official notice.

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