- Estimated deadline
- Jan 25, 2028
- Expected posting
- Sep 14, 2026
- Award size
- Not listed
- Total program funding
- Not listed
- Expected awards
- Not listed
- Cost sharing
- Not required
- Funding type
- Cooperative agreement, Grant
- Category
- Health
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About this opportunity
The Tribal Undergraduate and Graduate Research Training and Leadership Experiences (TURTLE) Program supports eligible Tribal Entities to develop a pool of students who:
- Have the skills required to conduct Tribal health research
- Complete their degrees in a biomedical field, and
- Transition into careers in the biomedical research workforce.
NIGMS will provide support for a phased award to eligible Tribal Entities to develop and implement effective training and mentoring activities for research-oriented individuals earning baccalaureate or doctoral degrees in biomedical research fields at institutions across the United States and its territories.
This is a Forecast for a Limited Competition that will invite applications from eligible organizations to apply. Please see the Eligibility Section for additional information. In accordance with NIH standard peer-review processes, the applications will be peer-reviewed, and only meritorious applications will be considered.
Who can apply
- Federally recognized tribal governments
- Other (see eligibility)
Other Eligible ApplicantsA federally-recognized AI/AN Tribe, as defined under 25 U.S.C. 1603(14); orA Tribal college or university, a Tribal health program, or a Tribal organization as defined under 25 U.S.C. 1603 (24), (25), and (26), respectively; orA consortium of two or more of these Tribal Entities
Agency contact
NIGMS TURTLE Program
Please contact via e-mail
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