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About This Grant
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, andTransition 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.
Grant Summary
Limited Competition: Tribal Undergraduate and Graduate Research Training and Leadership Experiences (TURTLE) Program is a National Institutes of Health grant providing funding that varies by award for tribal government. This is a forecast: it is not yet open for applications, and the estimated deadline is 2028-01-25. Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.
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Requirements
- required to conduct Tribal health research Complete their degrees in a biomedical field, andTransition into careers in the biomedical research workforce
How to Apply
Not stated by funder
Estimated 2028-01-25
- 1Confirm your organization is eligible for Limited Competition: Tribal Undergraduate and Graduate Research Training and Leadership Experiences (TURTLE) Program from National Institutes of Health, checking organization type, location, and any population or project requirements.
- 2Gather the required documents and information, including your organization details, project plan, and budget figures.
- 3Draft your application narrative and budget addressing the funder's priorities and review criteria. FindGrants can draft each section for you to review and edit.
- 4Review every section against the requirements checklist, then export a submission-ready application pack and submit it to National Institutes of Health before the deadline.
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Limited Competition: Tribal Undergraduate and Graduate Research Training and Leadership Experiences (TURTLE) Program: Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for the Limited Competition: Tribal Undergraduate and Graduate Research Training and Leadership Experiences (TURTLE) Program?
Limited Competition: Tribal Undergraduate and Graduate Research Training and Leadership Experiences (TURTLE) Program is offered by National Institutes of Health. The listing names these applicant types: tribal government. It is open to organizations nationwide unless the funder specifies otherwise. The funder's eligibility section is the authority, so confirm your organization type, location, and the population or project served against it before applying.
How much funding does the Limited Competition: Tribal Undergraduate and Graduate Research Training and Leadership Experiences (TURTLE) Program provide?
National Institutes of Health does not publish a set award amount for Limited Competition: Tribal Undergraduate and Graduate Research Training and Leadership Experiences (TURTLE) Program, so award sizes vary. Actual award sizes depend on the scope of your project, available program funds, and the number of applicants, so build a budget that reflects realistic, allowable costs, and confirm the expected range with the funder.
When is the Limited Competition: Tribal Undergraduate and Graduate Research Training and Leadership Experiences (TURTLE) Program deadline?
Limited Competition: Tribal Undergraduate and Graduate Research Training and Leadership Experiences (TURTLE) Program is a forecast from National Institutes of Health: it is not yet open for applications. The funder's estimated deadline is 2028-01-25, and forecast dates often change. Confirm the official posting with the funder before you prepare an application.
How do you apply for the Limited Competition: Tribal Undergraduate and Graduate Research Training and Leadership Experiences (TURTLE) Program?
To apply for Limited Competition: Tribal Undergraduate and Graduate Research Training and Leadership Experiences (TURTLE) Program, confirm your eligibility, gather the required documents, and prepare a narrative and budget that address the funder's priorities. FindGrants guides you step by step and can draft each section, then exports a submission-ready application pack for this grant from National Institutes of Health.
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