Interdisciplinary Training of Future Physician Scientists
About This Grant
Tulane University was started as the Medical College of Louisiana in 1834 and has a long track record of training physician scientist leaders in US Medicine including Dr. Michael DeBakey, Dr. Ruth L. Kirschstein, past Director of NIGMS and NIH, and Dr. Clyde Yancy, Chief of Cardiology at Northwestern University. Recognizing the need to train the next generation of physician scientists, the Dean established the Physician Scientist Program in 2002 that provides tuition support for 2 trainees per year from the Dean’s office. Over 90% of these trainees have stayed in academic research and some of the trainees have been awarded independent research grants already. Tulane has made a strong commitment to research with establishing the American Association of University (AAU) recruitment program that has led to the recruitment of several AAU scholars that have increased Tulane’s investigator initiated R01 funding by over 70% in the last five years. Moreover, President Fitts has established the Presidential Chairs of which two reside in the School of Medicine. This strategic investment has greatly increased the training opportunities for MD-PhD students. Recognizing the need to expand this program, Tulane has developed this MSTP application to take advantage of the exceptional training faculty in the School of Medicine, the School of Public Health, and the School of Science and Engineering. This program takes advantage of several pipeline programs already established at Tulane to target STEM based students in clinical and bench research and provide these undergraduates, the skillset to be competitive applicants to the MSTP program. Moreover, this program will complement the NHLBI funded R38 that focuses on the resident pipeline. The goal of TuLEAD is to train a cohort of MSTP students in innovative research in the areas of infectious disease, immunology, cardiovascular and renal physiology, and pharmacology. Aim 1: Tulane MSTP will develop a highly innovative national and local campaign to identify and encourage meritorious students to train as physician scientists and provide them with rigorous dual degree training in clinical medicine and in wet-lab or dry-lab (or both) research. Aim 2: We will train clinician-scientists with the necessary qualifications to conduct rigorous scientific research and engage in clinical and translational research across the spectrum of human disease. Training will be a through a combination of didactics, simulation, and state of the art rigorous research training. Aim 3: A key component of physician scientist development is not only learning and conducting rigorous research but to also serve as educators for the next generation. With the interaction of this program with Tulane’s undergraduate programs we well our summer research programs, MSTP trainees will also have the opportunity to serve as mentors. We have strong relationships with several undergraduate universities in New Orleans (such as Dillard University), and an established summer program for their undergraduates to work in Tulane laboratories, with current MD/PhD students mentoring one on one.
Grant Summary
Interdisciplinary Training of Future Physician Scientists is a NIGMS - National Institute of General Medical Sciences grant providing up to $186K for university, nonprofit, healthcare org. Applications are due 2031-06-30 (open). Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.
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Up to $186K
2031-06-30
- 1Confirm your organization is eligible for Interdisciplinary Training of Future Physician Scientists from NIGMS - National Institute of General Medical Sciences, 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.
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Interdisciplinary Training of Future Physician Scientists: Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for the Interdisciplinary Training of Future Physician Scientists?
Interdisciplinary Training of Future Physician Scientists is offered by NIGMS - National Institute of General Medical Sciences and is generally open to university, nonprofit, healthcare org. 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 Interdisciplinary Training of Future Physician Scientists provide?
Interdisciplinary Training of Future Physician Scientists provides up to $186K per award from NIGMS - National Institute of General Medical Sciences. 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 Interdisciplinary Training of Future Physician Scientists deadline?
Applications for Interdisciplinary Training of Future Physician Scientists are due 2031-06-30 (open). Because deadlines can change, verify the date with the funder, NIGMS - National Institute of General Medical Sciences, and give yourself enough time to prepare a complete, competitive application before the close date.
How do you apply for the Interdisciplinary Training of Future Physician Scientists?
To apply for Interdisciplinary Training of Future Physician Scientists, 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 NIGMS - National Institute of General Medical Sciences.