NIGMS Institutional Biomedical Undergraduate Research Training (BURT) Program (T34)
Grant Opportunity Analysis
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is offering the Institutional Biomedical Undergraduate Research Training (BURT) Program (T34) to enhance research training and develop a skilled biomedical workforce. This grant program aims to support eligible domestic organizations in providing mentored research experiences, skill development, and career guidance to undergraduate students, preparing them for advanced degrees such as Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D. The program includes two application tracks: Single Site for baccalaureate-degree granting institutions and Community College Partnerships for collaborations between associate and baccalaureate-degree granting organizations. Interested applicants must submit their proposals by 5:00 PM local time on various dates, with the first deadline on January 25, 2025, and can contact NIGMSBURTT34@nih.gov for further information. Awards can last up to five years, covering stipends, tuition, and training-related expenses.
Eligible Applicants
Refer to Section III. Eligibility Information in the NOFO for additional information on eligibility. Applicant organizations must (1) enroll undergraduates and (2) have received NIH Research Project Grant (RPG) funding averaging less than $50 million in total costs (direct and F&A/indirect) per year over the last three fiscal years (FY). RPG data are available through NIH RePORTER. For example, applications submitted in FY2026 will use data from FY 2023, FY 2024 and FY 2025.All applications must include a baccalaureate degree-granting organization. The application must be submitted by the eligible organization with a unique entity identifier (UEI) and a unique NIH eRA Institutional Profile File (IPF) number. For organizations with multiple campuses (e.g., main, satellite, etc.), eligibility can be considered for an individual campus only if a UEI and a unique NIH eRA IPF number are established for the individual campus. For organizations that use one UEI or NIH IPF number for multiple campuses, eligibility is determined for the campuses together.The sponsoring organization must assure eligibility and support for the proposed program. Appropriate information about eligibility and organizational commitment to the program should be detailed according to the Letters of Support attachment instructions in Section IV.Foreign OrganizationsNon-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.