Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) Institutional Research Training Grant (Parent T32)
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National Institutes of Health (HHS-NIH11)

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Others

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Income Security and Social Services

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes
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    The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is offering the Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) Institutional Research Training Grant (Parent T32) to support eligible domestic institutions in enhancing predoctoral and postdoctoral research training in biomedical, behavioral, and clinical fields. This grant aims to develop a diverse and highly trained workforce to address the nation's health-related research needs, emphasizing the importance of structured training programs that include didactic, research, and career development elements. The funding covers stipends, tuition, and related training expenses for up to five years, contingent upon NIH appropriations, with applications due by May 7, 2026. Interested applicants can find more information and submission guidelines at the NIH grants website or contact NIH Grants Information at grantsinfo@nih.gov for further inquiries.

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    The Department of Health and Human Services, through the National Institutes of Health (NIH), announces the Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) Institutional Research Training Grant (Parent T32) aimed at enhancing biomedical, behavioral, and clinical research training. This program supports institutions in developing well-structured research training opportunities for predoctoral and postdoctoral trainees, ensuring a diverse workforce to meet national research needs. The grant covers stipends, tuition, and related training expenses and permits up to five years of funding, contingent upon NIH appropriations. Applications must align with NIH's mission and consult specific participating Institutions/Centers for compliance. Training programs should promote scientific skills, responsible conduct, and inclusive environments, with a focus on preparing trainees for independent research careers. Applicants are urged to follow strict submission guidelines and seek NIH consultation to ensure alignment with program requirements before submission. The program emphasizes the importance of institutional commitment, diverse recruitment, and rigorous evaluation of training outcomes to foster academic and research excellence in the biomedical field.
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