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NIH TURTLE Program: Tribal Biomedical Research Training and Mentoring Grant

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is inviting applications for the Tribal Undergraduate to Graduate Research Training and Leadership Experiences (TURTLE) Program (UE5/T32), focused on building biomedical research capacity among American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) communities. - Government Buyer: - National Institutes of Health (NIH) - Eligible Applicants: - Federally recognized AI/AN Tribes - Tribal colleges or universities - Tribal health programs - Tribal organizations - Program Focus: - Develop and implement training and mentoring for research-oriented individuals pursuing doctoral degrees in biomedical research - Emphasis on AI/AN health and health disparities - Culturally appropriate, ethically responsible, and rigorous research - Products/Services Requested: - No specific products or OEMs required - Service: Biomedical research training and mentoring program for AI/AN health - Unique Requirements: - Phased award structure to support capacity building - Targeted exclusively at Tribal Entities - No commercial product procurement; focus is on research training and leadership development

Description

The Tribal Undergraduate to Graduate Research Training and Leadership Experiences (TURTLE) program aims to fund federally recognized American Indian/Alaska Native Tribes, tribal colleges or universities, Tribal health programs, or Tribal organizations to develop a pool of scientists focused on AI/AN health and health disparities research. The program supports eligible Tribal Entities through a phased award to develop and implement training and mentoring activities for doctoral candidates in biomedical research fields. The goal is to equip individuals with the skills to conduct culturally appropriate and ethically responsible AI/AN health research, complete Ph.D.s, and transition into biomedical research careers.

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