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View full policyMARC Undergraduate Student Training in Academic Research, Institutional National Research Service Award (NRSA) Research Training Grant (T34)
National Institutes of Health
About This Grant
-The National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS) will award Minority Access to Research Careers (MARC) Undergraduate Student Training in Academic Research (U-STAR) National Research Service Act (NRSA) Training grants to eligible institutions as a means of supporting undergraduate research training to help ensure that a diverse and highly trained workforce is available to assume leadership roles related to the Nation s biomedical and behavioral research agenda. -The intent of the MARC U-STAR program is to provide competitively trained undergraduate science/math students from minority/minority-serving institutions the opportunity to engage in mentored research, develop the skills and knowledge to successfully pursue Ph.D. degrees and future careers in biomedical and behavioral research, and to strengthen the science course curriculum and research training environment at minority-serving institutions. -This program does not support short-term research training programs at minority-serving institutions of higher education. Note that programs solely for short-term research training should not apply to this announcement but rather the separate (T35) NRSA Short-Term Institutional program (see http://grants1.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-05-117.html).
Grant Summary
MARC Undergraduate Student Training in Academic Research, Institutional National Research Service Award (NRSA) Research Training Grant (T34) is a National Institutes of Health grant providing funding that varies by award. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.
Focus Areas
Eligibility
Funder did not publish eligibility criteria — confirm directly with the funder before applying.
How to Apply
Up to $0K
Rolling / Open
- 1Confirm your organization is eligible for MARC Undergraduate Student Training in Academic Research, Institutional National Research Service Award (NRSA) Research Training Grant (T34) 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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MARC Undergraduate Student Training in Academic Research, Institutional National Research Service Award (NRSA) Research Training Grant (T34): Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for the MARC Undergraduate Student Training in Academic Research, Institutional National Research Service Award (NRSA) Research Training Grant (T34)?
MARC Undergraduate Student Training in Academic Research, Institutional National Research Service Award (NRSA) Research Training Grant (T34) is offered by National Institutes of Health and is generally open to eligible organizations. It is open to organizations nationwide unless the funder specifies otherwise. Review the specific eligibility terms before applying, since funders set their own requirements around organization type, location, and the population or project being served.
How much funding does the MARC Undergraduate Student Training in Academic Research, Institutional National Research Service Award (NRSA) Research Training Grant (T34) provide?
MARC Undergraduate Student Training in Academic Research, Institutional National Research Service Award (NRSA) Research Training Grant (T34) provides an amount that varies by award per award from National Institutes of Health. 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 rather than the maximum figure.
When is the MARC Undergraduate Student Training in Academic Research, Institutional National Research Service Award (NRSA) Research Training Grant (T34) deadline?
MARC Undergraduate Student Training in Academic Research, Institutional National Research Service Award (NRSA) Research Training Grant (T34) accepts applications on a rolling or ongoing basis, so there is no single fixed deadline. Confirm current timing with the funder, National Institutes of Health, before you apply, and submit as early as possible because rolling programs can close once funds are committed.
How do you apply for the MARC Undergraduate Student Training in Academic Research, Institutional National Research Service Award (NRSA) Research Training Grant (T34)?
To apply for MARC Undergraduate Student Training in Academic Research, Institutional National Research Service Award (NRSA) Research Training Grant (T34), 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.