Maximizing Access to Research Careers (MARC) (T34)
ID: 353267Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

National Institutes of Health (HHS-NIH11)

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Health

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/353267

Additional Information

http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-24-138.html
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    Description

    The National Institutes of Health (NIH), through the National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS), has announced the Maximizing Access to Research Careers (MARC) (T34) funding opportunity aimed at enhancing participation in the biomedical research workforce. This program is designed to support baccalaureate degree-granting research-intensive organizations in developing effective training environments for underrepresented students, with the goal of preparing them for advanced biomedical degree programs such as Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D. Key components of the program include tailored research training experiences, mentorship, and robust support systems, with funding available for stipends, tuition, fees, travel, and training-related expenses, requiring a minimum two-year commitment from trainees. Interested applicants can find more information and guidelines at the NIH Grants website, with applications due by May 27, 2026, and inquiries directed to grantsinfo@nih.gov.

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    grantsinfo@nih.gov
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    PAR-24-138.html
    The National Institutes of Health (NIH), through the National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS), has announced the Maximizing Access to Research Careers (MARC) (T34) funding opportunity aimed at enhancing participation in the biomedical research workforce. This program supports baccalaureate degree-granting research-intensive organizations to develop effective training environments for underrepresented students. NIGMS seeks to prepare these students for advanced biomedical degree programs (e.g., Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D.) by fostering diverse and inclusive research training environments. Key components of the program include tailored research training experiences, mentorship, and robust support systems. Applicants must demonstrate outreach and recruitment strategies that enhance diversity and inclusivity. Funding can support stipends, tuition, fees, travel, and training-related expenses, while requiring a minimum two-year commitment from trainees. The application process emphasizes adherence to detailed guidelines and requires prior registration with federal systems. The overarching goal is to build a diverse pool of scientists equipped with the necessary skills and experiences to address the nation's biomedical research needs and overcome barriers faced by underrepresented groups.
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