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Funding to pursue your passions

We encourage you to explore the many funding resources that are available to you at Harvard in addition to need-based financial aid. The list that follows will give you a sense of the impressive possibilities and point you to resources and next steps. The resources below are grouped into four broad areas: public service, research and learning, international travel, and career opportunities. Dedicated staff members across the College are prepared to help you design your Harvard experience.

Public Service

Over the course of Harvard College’s history, graduates have upheld a commitment to making the world a better place for others. The decision to devote yourself to public interest or government work represents ideals fundamental to Harvard’s mission, and many grants and opportunities for funding can help to make this choice more accessible.

• Center for Public Interest Careers (CPIC) Internships : CPIC focuses on student development, alumni/ae engagement, and partnerships that serve community needs. 
• IOP Director Positions : The Institute of Politics (IOP) partners with prominent organizations and elected officials worldwide to provide fully-funded, career-focused summer internships. Internships are available for undergraduate students interested in politics, government, and public service. 
• IOP Stipend Positions : The Institute of Politics (IOP) offers funding for rising sophomores, juniors, and seniors to pursue non- or low-paying summer internships in government, public interest, non-governmental organizations, and political organizations and campaigns. International internships must have a government affiliation.
• CPIC: Arthur Liman Public Interest Law Fellowship : This fellowship provides a stipend to selected students working in public interest law positions during the summer.
• Harvard Club Summer Internships :  Some Harvard Clubs and Shared Interest Groups raise funds to support student public service projects.
• PBHA Summer Urban Program (SUP) :   PBHA’s SUP is a network of 12 community-based summer camps across Boston and Cambridge.
• Mignone Center for Career Success (MCS) Public Service Grants : MCS provides grants for students interested in pursuing a domestic public service opportunity.
• Harvard Public Service Network : The Public Service Network (PSN), affiliated with the Phillips Brooks House, encompasses over 45 programs. These programs offer opportunities for students to work alongside community organizations and schools that provide health, educational and advocacy services.
• Presidential Public Service Fellowship Program (PPSF) : Harvard’s PPSF program supports a broad range of summer-long opportunities that serve the common good.

Research and Learning

At Harvard, you’ll have opportunities to conduct research alongside world-renowned faculty. Whether you choose to embark on your own research or assist with a faculty project, funding as available.

• The Undergraduate Research and Fellowships Office  (URAF) is Harvard College’s hub for undergraduate research grants. URAF administers ten research programs of its own and hosts a comprehensive database of opportunities. The office also provides tips for finding opportunities, writing applications, and securing funding. 
• The Faculty Aide Program  is a good place to start. This program subsidizes up to $1,500 in student wages as a way to encourage professors to hire undergraduate research assistants.

The following list highlights some of the many research grants and opportunities available.

Summer Residential Research Programs

Students who participate in these programs receive room and board to live on campus during the summer as a part of a vibrant research community.

• PRISE  – Harvard College Program for Research in Science and Engineering
• BLISS  – Harvard College Building Learning through Inquiry in the Social Sciences
• PRIMO  – Harvard Business School/Harvard College Program for Research in Markets and Organizations
• SHARP  – Summer Humanities and Arts Research Program
• Harvard Amgen Scholars Program
• PCER  - Program in Community Engaged Research
• SURGH  - Summer Undergraduate Research in Global Health
• SPUDS - Summer Program for Undergraduates in Data Science
• FAS Center for Systems Biology Undergraduate Summer Internship

Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU)

• FAS Center for Systems Biology
• Harvard Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory Research Experience for Undergraduates Program
• SEAS Research Experience for Undergraduates

Domestic Research Funding

• HCRP - Harvard College Research Program
• Center for American Political Studies
• Charles Warren Center for American History
• Committee on Ethnicity, Migration and Rights
• Harvard Center for the Environment
• Harvard Forest Summer Program
• Harvard Stem Cell Institute
• Herchel Smith Undergraduate Science Research Program
• Mind, Brain and Behavior
• Microbial Sciences Initiative
• Museum of Comparative Zoology
• Saloma Fund for Government

International Research Funding

• Asia Center
• Center for Hellenic Studies
• Center for Jewish Studies
• Davis Center
• Korea Institute
• Harvard College Research Program
• Harvard Global Health Institute: International Internship in Global Health and Summer Undergraduate Research
• South Asia Institute
• Ukrainian Research Institute
• Weatherhead Center for International Affairs

International Travel

International study is an enriching experience, but financing study abroad can seem daunting. Funding is available for many options, including study at a foreign university, participation in humanitarian relief efforts, and internships.

There are different ways to include an international experience into your Harvard career. Students who receive grant assistance from Harvard can transfer their financial aid to an approved term-time study abroad program. You'd prefer to do a summer program? The Harvard Summer School may be able to help. Or you could design your own travel experience during summer or winter break. However you choose to do it, funding can make international study experiences possible.

Start your search at the  Mignone Center for Career Success (MCS)  and the  Office of International Education . Below you'll find a selection of offices and programs that offer grants for international travel, organized by location.

• Center for African Studies
• Edwin O Reischauer Institute of Japanese Studies
• Fairbank Center
• Harvard China Fund
• Center for European Studies

Latin America and Caribbean

• David Rockefeller Center for Latin American Studies

Middle East and North Africa

• Center for Middle Eastern Studies

Multiple Locations

• FXB Field Education Internship Program
• Romance Languages and Literature – Dressler and Diaco grants
• Weissman International Internship Program
• Harvard Alumni Association Spring Break Trips

Career Opportunities

Whether you are looking for a term-time job, trying to secure a summer internship, or are exploring potential career paths, we’re here to help.

• Student Employment Office (SEO) Jobs Database : On- and off-campus employers list summer and term-time jobs on the SEO Jobs Database. You can use this database to browse opportunities and apply to full-time, part-time, and intermittent jobs.
• Federal Work-Study Program (FWSP) : If you are eligible for FWSP (check your financial aid letter), this program can subsidize your wages for jobs, making you a better candidate. 
• Mignone Center for Career Success (MCS) : MCS is your hub for programs and resources to help you explore careers, find jobs, and investigate graduate school options. 
• Crimson Careers Database : This database is available to current students and alumni who want to find opportunities or post available positions.
• Harvard Alumni Association (HAA) : The HAA maintains and enhances an engaged, vibrant community of alumni and friends worldwide.
• Harvard Student Agencies (HSA) : HSA provides Harvard students with meaningful opportunities for employment and hands-on business education.
• Global Networking Night : This biennial event brings alumni together for a fun networking event.
• January ‘Winternships' : Many students use Wintersession (the week before spring term begins) to pursue an internship in a field that interests them.

Opportunities After Graduation

Seniors may consider applying for fellowships and scholarships to fund graduate study, travel, public service, research, and other experiences after graduation. The Office of Undergraduate Research and Fellowships (URAF) administers both Harvard-specific and national opportunities and helps advise students exploring the wide of array of possibilities. Learn more about postgraduate funding opportunities on  URAF’s website .

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Comparing Popular Research Project Grants—R01, R03, and R21

This page discusses the three most common types of Research Projects (R) : the NIH standard independent R01, the smaller R03, and the exploratory/developmental research R21 activity codes.

For other types of grants, check Types of Funding Opportunities .

We strongly advise you to contact an NIAID program officer before you start to develop your application. He or she can advise you on whether your proposed project is appropriate for a particular grant type.

The main driver of your decision for one activity code over another should be the scientific scope of the work being proposed. Normally, R01-type projects are mature ideas with preliminary data supporting a hypothesis. R21 projects are usually high-risk/high-reward and require a high degree of innovation. R03 projects are usually descriptive and are used to generate hypotheses and data to support them.

Is an R01 Right for You?

An R01 is for mature research projects that are hypothesis-driven with strong preliminary data. R01s provide up to 5 years of support, with a budget that reflects the costs required to complete the project.

If you have strong preliminary data supporting your hypothesis, we recommend applying for an R01. For more on qualifying for an R01, refer to Determine Eligibility for NIAID Grants .

New investigators, when trying to determine whether submitting an R01 application is a good idea, consider the following:

• Do you have strong preliminary data that support your hypothesis/hypotheses?
• Is there a strong rationale for the proposed study?
• Do you have a proven track record of experience in the field, including publications in scientific journals?
• Do you or your collaborators have sufficient expertise to accomplish the goals of the proposed work?

Read Know Your Audience and Write Your Research Plan for more information about writing your application.

Reviewers are asked to consider that new investigators may have a more modest track record and publication record than established investigators. Peer reviewers are advised to look more at your potential than your past achievements. Also note that NIAID new investigators benefit from a more favorable payline for R01 applications.

For additional details, check Information for New Investigators .

Smaller Awards (R03, R21)

If your project is not ready for an R01, you can consider a 2-year small grant (R03) or exploratory/developmental research grant (R21) to generate preliminary data or develop approaches that could support a hypothesis that can be tested under the R01 activity code. If you are considering either of these activity codes, get more advice from a program officer before applying.

When comparing R01, R21, and R03, it’s important to consider whether you can apply for a competing continuation (renewal, Type 2) application to continue the same scientific long-term goals. The R01 allows renewals, but the R21 and R03 do not. Refer to Apply for a Renewal for more information.

R03 Is Small

Don't let the word "small" fool you into thinking that an R03 is especially easy to get; it's not. Like most other grant activity codes, your application will have stiff competition, will undergo peer review, and must be suitable for the activity code.

Your project must be tightly focused, able to be completed in 2 years, and manageable with a maximum of $100,000 in direct costs over the 2-year period. If your project doesn't meet these criteria, it's not likely to be well received by reviewers.

Examples of projects that fit the R03 include:

• Pilot or feasibility studies
• Descriptive studies
• Secondary analysis of existing data
• Small, self-contained research projects
• Adaption or further development of research methodology or new research technology

To see the type of projects that have been funded, go to NIH RePORTER and select R03 in the Activity Code field. Also refer to R03 Sample Applications and Summary Statements .

New Investigators: R03 Might Not Be Your Best Option

At first glance, the R03 seems well suited to a new investigator. You can request up to $50,000 a year in direct costs and do not need preliminary data. And for someone who's never written a grant application, the shorter six-page Research Strategy (versus 12 pages for an R01) might be appealing.

That said, however, the smaller page limit means you need a concise, tightly focused research plan. The short time provided to complete the project and the limited budget mean you have little room for course correction.

Thus, when considering the R03 activity code, be sure to think about the scope of the research you are proposing, paying special attention to the timeline of the project and the funds that will be needed to complete the project.

Should You Apply for an R21?

The R21 activity code is intended to encourage exploratory/developmental research by providing support for the early and conceptual stages of project development. NIH has standardized the exploratory/developmental grant (R21) application characteristics, requirements, preparation, and review procedures in order to accommodate investigator-initiated (unsolicited) grant applications.

R21 projects are usually highly innovative driving the high-risk/high-reward principle that is characteristic of this activity code. R21 awards are intended to allow short duration funding (2 years) for innovative ideas. R21 projects should be distinct from those supported through the traditional R01 and are not intended as a bridge between training and obtaining an R01 grant.

Here we lay out some considerations you'll want to pay attention to if you're thinking about submitting an R21 application.

R21 Pros and Cons

• Allows you to introduce novel scientific ideas, model systems, tools, agents, targets, and technologies that have the potential to substantially advance biomedical research.
• Preliminary data are not required for an R21 application.
• If you're applying for an R21 to generate preliminary data, you could end up coming up short for time with a 2-year grant.
• In addition, the purpose of the R21 activity code is not necessarily to support hypothesis-based research.
• Further, your R21 won't benefit from our higher R01 payline for new and early-stage investigators.

For a comparison of several key characteristics of R21s and R01s, see the next section.

R21 or R01?

This table compares some features of the parent R21 and R01 notices of funding opportunities (NOFOs). Note that institutes may publish their own funding opportunities (initiatives) using the R21 or R01 activity codes with different characteristics.

Characteristic	Parent R21	Parent R01
Purpose	To introduce novel scientific ideas, model systems, tools, agents, targets, and technologies that have the potential to substantially advance biomedical research.	To support a discrete, specified, circumscribed project...in an area representing the investigator's specific interest and competencies, based on NIH's mission.
Duration	Up to 2 years.	Up to 5 years.
Budget	Up to $275,000 in direct costs over 2 years. At most $200,000 for any year.	No limit (But note that applicants must request Division permission to submit grants with budgets of $500,000 or higher for any year of the grant. Check our webpage and .)
Preliminary data	Not required.	Required.
Participation	For a list of participating institutes and centers (ICs), check the parent R21 announcements on our page.	Most NIH ICs. For a list of participating ICs, check the parent R01 announcements on our page.
benefits	Not Applicable	Higher payline than established PIs.
Renewals Allowed	No	Yes

No matter which funding opportunity you choose, you are advised to discuss with your program officer to make sure you are applying to the appropriate NOFO. Also, you need to consider where your financial support will come from should you have a funding gap while awaiting receipt of an NIH award. Read more in Approaches for Staying Funded .

To find information about different activity codes, go to NIH's Types of Grant Programs page.

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Find contacts and instructions at When to Contact an NIAID Program Officer .

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• Look below to find summer and term-time Harvard research opportunities on campus and abroad. • For summer programs at other sites, see Summer Programs Away in the tab on the right. • For selected undergraduate science research opportunities at Harvard, see the Undergraduates: Open Research Positions & Projects  tab on the right.

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Biological Chemistry and Molecular Pharmacology (BCMP) Summer Scholars Program Brigham Research Institute Undergraduate Internships Broad Institute at Harvard Summer Program CARAT Cell Biology Research Scholars Program (CRSP) Center for Astrophysics Solar Research Experience for Undergraduates Program CURE, Dana Farber Harvard Cancer Center DaRin Butz Research Internship Program on Biology of Plants and Climate Ernst Mayer Travel Grants in Animal Systematics E3 Evolution, Ecology and Environment REU Harvard-Amgen Scholars Program Harvard College Funding Sources Database Harvard College Research Program (HCRP) Harvard Forest Summer Research Program in Ecology Harvard Global Health Institute Funding for Independent Projects and Internships Harvard Global Health Institute Cordeiro Summer Research Fellowship Harvard Global Health Institute Domestic and Global Health Fellowships  Harvard Medical School Undergraduate Summer Internship in Systems Biology Harvard Multidisciplinary International Research Training (MIRT) Program Harvard-MIT Health Sciences and Technology HST Summer Institute Harvard Origins of Life Initiative Harvard School of Public Health Summer Program in Biological Sciences Harvard School of Public Health Summer Program in Biostatistics & Computational Biology Harvard Stem Cell Institute Harvard Student Employment Office Harvard Summer Research Program in Kidney Medicine Harvard University Center for the Environment Undergraduate Fund Herchel Smith-Harvard Undergraduate Science Research Program (any science area) International Genetically Engineered Machine (iGEM) McLean Hospital Mental Health Summer Research Program MCZ Grants-in-Aid for Undergraduate Research MGH Orthopedic Trauma Undergraduate Summer Program MGH Summer Research Trainee Program MGHfC Digestive Disease Summer Research Program Microbial Sciences Initiative Mind, Brain, Behavior Summer Thesis Award PRISE (any science or engineering area) Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) at the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences Summer Institute in Biomedical Informatics, HMS Summer Program in Epidemiology, HSPH STARS - Summer Training in Academic Research Training and Scholarship Summer Research Opportunities at Harvard Summer Research Program, Division of Newborn Medicine at Boston Children's Hospital Summer Undergraduate Research in Global Health (SURGH) Radcliffe Institute Research Partnership Program Ragon Institute Summer Program The Arnold Arboretum The Joey Hanzich Memorial Undergraduate Travel and Research Fellowship Undergraduate Research in Mathematics Undergraduate Research Opportunities in Oceanography Undergraduate Summer Immunology Program at Harvard Medical School Undergraduate Summer Research in Physics

Harvard College Funding Sources Database  - Database of both Harvard and outside funding sources for a variety of educational purposes, including research. Additional database: https://uraf.harvard.edu/find-opportunities/resources-your-search/campus-partners  

The  Harvard Student Employment Office  manages a Jobs Database , the Faculty Aide Program  and the Federal Work Study Program . All of these programs may offer student research assistant opportunities. The site also provides information about Job Search Resources  and Research Opportunities .

  CARAT  – CARAT (Common Application for Research and Travel) is used by all the major funding sources at Harvard.

Harvard College Research Program (HCRP)  – Summer (or term time) stipend. Applications from the Office of Undergraduate Research and Fellowships at 77 Dunster Street.

Deadlines:   Fall term funding: 12 noon (EST), Tuesday, September 14, 2021 Spring term funding: 12 noon (EST), Tuesday, February 1, 2022 Summer funding: 12 noon (EST), Tuesday, March 22, 2022  [TENTATIVE]

Late applications  will not  be accepted for term-time or summer cycles.

Conference funding: rolling application deadline

Summer Research Opportunities at Harvard

The Summer Research Opportunities at Harvard (SROH) program connects undergraduates interested in a PhD with first-class researchers working in the life and physical sciences, humanities, and social sciences. This program is offered through GSAS and the  Leadership Alliance .

During this 10-week program, SROH interns conduct research and participate in discussions with Cambridge-based Harvard faculty, build their presentation and research discussion skills, and take part in field trips with other Harvard summer programs. Students in the program live in Harvard housing and enjoy access to the outstanding resources of the university.

Note that we also have funding for students interested in  atmospheric sciences  as part of the NSF-supported International Partnership in Cirrus Studies project.  Please see pire.geosci.uchicago.edu for information on participating faculty. Research focuses on modeling and measurement of high-altitude clouds.

PRISE  – The Program for Research in Science and Engineering (PRISE) is a summer residential community of Harvard undergraduates conducting research in science or engineering. By the application deadline students must be progressing toward finding a lab or research group but do not need to have finalized their research group or project. Participants must be in residence and be active participants for the entire duration of this ten week program.

Deadline:  Tuesday, February 15, 2022 at 12:00 noon (EST)

Herchel Smith-Harvard Undergraduate Science Research Program  – Primarily directed toward students intending to pursue research-intensive concentrations and post-graduate study in the sciences. Undergraduate research either at Harvard or elsewhere, including internationally. Applications from the  Office of Undergraduate Research and Fellowships .

Deadline:  Tuesday, February 8, 2022 at 12:00 noon (EST) via CARAT

Harvard-Amgen Scholars Program  -- The Amgen Scholars Program at Harvard is a 10-week faculty-mentored residential summer research program  in biotechnology for sophomores (with four quarters or three semesters of college experience), juniors, or non-graduating seniors (who are returning in the fall to continue undergraduate studies)

Deadline : Tuesday, February 1, 2022, 12 noon

Harvard Origins of Life Initiative

Research Grants:   Harvard undergraduates can apply for grants to support their research during the academic year.

Summer Undergraduate Program:  Summer Undergraduate Research Grants are available for undergraduates working in Origins member faculty  on Origins-related projects. Possible research areas include astronomy, astrophysics, chemical biology, geophysics, chemistry, genetics, and earth and planetary sciences. 

iGEM (International Genetically Engineered Machine) team  - The iGEM team is a research experience targeted toward undergraduates interested in synthetic biology and biomolecular engineering. 

Mind, Brain, Behavior  – Summer Thesis Awards for rising seniors in the MBB track. Applications through MBB.

If interested, contact Shawn Harriman in March of your junior year.

Harvard Stem Cell Institute (HSCI) Internship Program (HIP) – for students interested in stem cell biology research. Students conduct research in labs affiliated with the HSCI. Accepted students are matched with a research laboratory group. or any college or university across the United States and internationally.  Harvard University will sponsor the visas for international students who are selected for this program.

Deadline:  Feb 7, 2022

Harvard Summer Research Program in Kidney Medicine (HSRPKM) - an introduction to nephrology (kidney medicine) for the undergraduates considering career paths spanning science and medicine. The Program includes nephrology divisions of four Harvard-affiliated hospitals – Brigham and Women’s Hospital (BWH), Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC), Boston’s Children’s Hospital (BCH) and Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH).

Deadline : check the program website: https://hskp.bwh.harvard.edu/

BCMP Summer Scholars Program at Harvard University is organized by the The Department of Biological Chemistry and Molecular Pharmacology (BCMP) at Harvard Medical School. This 10-week program is open to both Harvard undergraduates and to students from other colleges and universities. Students must be authorized to work in the United States.

Deadline: contact program for details

Undergraduate Summer Immunology Program at Harvard Medical School  - a ten week summer research internship with a stipend. The program consists of laboratory research, lectures, and workshops and is open to Harvard undergraduates and students from other colleges and universities. Applicants must be eligible for employment in the US.

Deadline: contact program 

Microbial Sciences Initiative  - Summer research with Harvard Faculty. Email applications to  Dr. Karen Lachmayr .

Deadline:  contact program

Summer Undergraduate Research in Global Health (SURGH)  offers Harvard undergraduates the opportunity to research critical issues in global health under the direction of a Harvard faculty or affiliate mentor. Students in SURGH receive housing in the Harvard Undergraduate Research Village and a stipend for living expenses. The summer savings requirement is also provided for students who are on financial aid. Throughout the summer, participants in SURGH have the opportunity to interact with students in the other on-campus research programs. 

Domestic and Global Health Fellowships (DGHI)  offers Harvard undergraduates the opportunity to work in field-based and office-based internships in both US health policy and global health. Sites can be domestic or international. Students receive a stipend to cover travel expenses to and from their site, living expenses, and local transportation. Unfortunately DGHI cannot cover the summer savings requirement for students who are on financial aid. 

Harvard Global Health Institute Funding for Independent Projects and Internships

Funding for projects in the United States and abroad.

Deadline: contact program

The Joey Hanzich Memorial Undergraduate Travel and Research Fellowship  provides up to $5000 to a rising junior or rising senior enrolled in the Secondary Field in Global Health and Health Policy (or another field) who pursues a summer internship, project or research in health policy or global health, either in the United States or abroad.

Cordeiro Summer Research Fellowship Registered GHHP students may apply for a Cordeiro Summer Research Fellowship for the summer before their senior year. Each year 12 to 15 fellowships allow students to get a head start on their senior theses or research projects related to global health or health policy without incurring major costs to themselves.

Harvard-MIT Health Sciences and Technology HST Summer Institute  - The HST Summer Institute offers hands-on research experience for undergraduates in two areas of study: Biomedical Informatics and Biomedical Optics . Participating institutions include the Harvard-MIT Program in Health Sciences and Technology, Massachusetts General Hospital, and Department of Biomedical Informatics, Harvard Medical School.

Deadline : contact program

MCZ Grants-in-Aid for Undergraduate Research  -The Museum of Comparative Zoology (MCZ), the Harvard University Herbaria (HUH), and the Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University (AA) award small grants in support of faculty-supervised research by Harvard College undergraduates.

Deadlines:  contact program

Ernst Mayer Travel Grants in Animal Systematics

Proposals are reviewed two times a year. 

The Arnold Arboretum : Fellowships are available to support undergraduate research

• Ashton Award for Student Research
• Cunin / Sigal Research Award
• Deland Award for Student Research
• Shiu-Ying Hu Student/Postdoctoral Exchange Award
• Summer Short Course in Organismic Plant Biology
• Arnold Arboretum Genomics Initiative and Sequencing Award
• Jewett Prize
• Sargent Award for Visiting Scholars
• Sinnott Award

Living Collections Fellowship  – Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University

Hunnewell Internships  – Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University

Summer Short Course in Organismic Plant Biology Harvard Forest Summer Research Program in Ecology  - The Harvard Forest Summer Research (REU) program is an intensive 11-week residential research and education experience at the Harvard Forest, a 3,700-acre outdoor laboratory and classroom in central Massachusetts. Students conduct research on the effects of natural and human disturbances on forest ecosystems, including global climate change, hurricanes, forest harvest, changing wildlife dynamics, and invasive species. The program includes a stipend, free housing, all meals, and the travel cost of one round trip to Harvard Forest. This program is open to not only Harvard undergraduates, but also students from all colleges and universities in the United States.

Harvard University Center for the Environment Undergraduate Fund  provides financial support for student research projects related to the environment. In the context of this program, 'environment' refers to understanding the relationships and balances of the natural and constructed world around us, with a particular emphasis on understanding how anthropogenic activities and policies affect the environment, including the intimate relationships between energy use and demand, environmental integrity and quality, human health, and climate change.  Two types of funding are available: 1) Funds for independent research (preference given to rising seniors seeking funds for senior honors thesis research) and 2) Research Assistantships (directed summer research experiences under Harvard faculty guidance). Award are intended to be applied towards living expenses (room, board), travel expenses related to research activities, and minor research expenses (for students doing independent research projects) for up to 10 weeks.  Awards are not intended to serve as a salary stipend for students. 


Undergraduate Research Opportunities in Oceanography : The Harvard Oceanography Committee has funding and fellowships for both term time and summer research. 

Harvard School of Public Health Summer Program in Biological Sciences -   This intensive 8 week laboratory-based biological research program is for undergraduates during the summer following their sophomore or junior years.

Additional programs at the HSPH:

• Summer Honors Undergraduate Research Program (SHURP)  – for undergraduate students outside of Harvard
• Additional summer programs  – for undergraduate students outside of Harvard
• Additional summer programs  – for undergraduate students at Harvard
• Boston-based undergraduate students looking for coop or other research internship positions are encouraged to contact faculty members directly.

STARS - Summer Training in Academic Research Training and Scholarship  - provides underrepresented minority (URM) medical and undergraduate students an opportunity to engage in exciting basic, clinical and translational research projects during the summer at Brigham and Women's Hospital (BWH) and Harvard Medical School (HMS). Housing and stipend provided.

Radcliffe Institute Research Partnership Program  -- The Radcliffe Institute Research Partnership Program matches students with leading artists, scholars, scientists, and professionals. Radcliffe Fellows act as mentors and students provide research assistance, acquire valuable research skills, and participate in the Institute’s rich intellectual life.

Harvard School of Public Health Summer Program in Biostatistics & Computational Biology

The Summer Program is a relatively intensive 6-week program, during which qualified participants receive an interesting and enjoyable introduction to biostatistics, epidemiology, and public health research. This program is designed to expose undergraduates to the use of quantitative methods for biological, environmental, and medical research. 

MGH Summer Research Trainee Program

The goal of the MGH Summer Research Trainee Program (SRTP) is to inspire students who are underrepresented in medicine (URM) to consider careers in academic medicine by immersing them in cutting-edge research opportunities. Each summer, fifteen students are selected from a nationwide competition to join SRTP. Each student is assigned to a specific MGH laboratory, clinical site, health policy, or health services research area where they undertake an original research project under the mentorship and guidance of a Mass General Hospital (MGH) investigator. Assignments are carefully considered and are made with the student's research and career interests in mind. In addition to this unique research experience, students will gain knowledge through weekly didactic seminars, both at the MGH and at Harvard Medical School, attend career development workshops and networking event, and have opportunities for clinical shadowing.

Application deadline:  contact program

MGHfC Digestive Disease Summer Research Program

Massachusetts General Hospital for Children (MGHfC) Digestive Disease Summer Research Program provides support for 10 students at the undergraduate or medical school level. Each student will be matched with a research mentor to perform an independent research project focused on digestive diseases over a 10-week period during the summer months within a laboratory or collaborating laboratory of the MGHfC. MGHfC collaborating laboratories at MGH possess unique expertise in engineering and computational sciences in support of various projects centered on digestive disease research. 

Contact: Bryan P. Hurley, Ph.D., Assistant Professor & Program Director, Mucosal Immunology & Biology Research Center, Massachusetts General Hospital for Children, Department of Pediatrics, Harvard Medical School,  [email protected] ,   http://www.massgeneral.org/mucosal-immunology/Education/summer-research-program.aspx

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Broad Summer Research Program BSRP is a nine-week undergraduate research program designed for students with an interest in genomics and a commitment to research. Students spend the summer in a laboratory at the Broad Institute, engaged in rigorous scientific research under the guidance of experienced scientists and engineers. Underrepresented minority students enrolled in a four-year college are eligible to apply.

Broad Summer Scholars Program BSSP invites a small number of exceptional and mature high school students with a keen interest in science to spend six weeks at the Broad Institute, working side-by-side with scientists in the lab on cutting-edge research. Rising seniors who live within commuting distance to the Broad Institute are eligible to apply.

DaRin Butz Research Internship Program   The program gives undergraduates in the life sciences a unique opportunity to experience research from start to finish while gaining training and connections among scientific colleagues. DaRin Butz Interns will not only conduct research, but will also develop their project with their advisors and be guided through the process of sharing their research through written reports and oral presentations, an important component of scientific research.

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This internship is for undergraduate and graduate/medical students who are looking for exposure to Orthopaedic clinical and basic research.

Orthopedic Trauma Undergraduate Summer Internship

Our program is intended for undergraduates interested in healthcare careers. Our interns are introduced to the hospital experience through orthopedic research and observation.

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Summer Student Research Program sponsored by the Harvard Program in Neonatology, an academic program which includes Boston Children's Hospital (BCH) and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC). The objective of the Summer Student Research Program is to provide motivated students with an intensive laboratory and clinical research experience under the guidance of Faculty and Fellow mentors from the Academic Program. The Summer Program experience includes:

Brigham Research Institute Undergraduate Internships

The internship programs hosted by the Brigham Research Institute provides undergraduate students with a focused and challenging summer research experience in a cutting-edge science laboratory. Interns will have the opportunity to obtain a research training experience in a laboratory or research setting at Brigham and Women’s Hospital.

Deadlines: check program website

Undergraduate Summer Research in Physics

Undergraduate Research in Mathematics

CURE, Dana Farber Harvard Cancer Center

The CURE program introduces scientifically curious high school and college students from groups currently underrepresented in the sciences to the world of cancer research. Students are placed in laboratories and research environments at the seven DF/HCC member institutions: Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston Children’s Hospital, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Harvard Medical School, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, and Massachusetts General Hospital, as well as research environments at the University of Massachusetts, Boston.

Ragon Institute Summer Program

The Ragon Institute of MGH, MIT and Harvard brings together scientists and engineers from diverse fields to better understand the immune system and support human health. 

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Harvard Medical School Undergraduate Summer Internship in Systems Biology

The Undergraduate Summer Internship is our headline program enabling undergraduate students to collaborate with our researchers, as well as their own peers, through Harvard's Quantitative Biology Initiative and the Department of Systems Biology at Harvard Medical School. ​Participants work in our labs, gain hands-on experience with state-of-the-art tools, learn cutting-edge scientific techniques in our dynamic research environment. Students interested in pursuing a PhD or MD/PhD, and students from under-represented minorities or disadvantaged backgrounds, are especially encouraged to apply.  

Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) at the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences

The Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS)  Research Experience for Undergraduates  (REU) is a 10-week program that introduces undergraduates to bioengineering, materials research, nanoscience, and engineering while providing a coordinated, educational, and dynamic research community that inspires them to seek a graduate degree. 

Center for Astrophysics Solar Research Experience for Undergraduates Program

Scientists from the Solar and Stellar X-Ray Group (SSXG) and the Solar, Stellar, and Planetary Group (SSP) at the  Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics  (CfA) host undergraduate students from around the US. Please visit the  website for more information .

E3 Evolution, Ecology and Environment REU

We are seeking rising sophomores, juniors and seniors majoring in the life sciences who would like to join a new Research Experience for Undergraduates program based in the  Department of Organismic and Evolutionary Biology (OEB)  at Harvard University. Members of the program will enjoy cutting edge research experiences within the context of a strong mentorship community made up of faculty, graduate students, and peers. In addition, members will participate in a professional development program that is aimed at preparing students for the graduate school application process, building confidence to succeed in graduate school, and exploring long-term career opportunities. These professional development activities will include attendance of the annual  Leadership Alliance National Symposium  (LANS) research and mentoring conference. The E3 REU is part of a larger umbrella program, hosted by the Harvard GSAS  Summer Research Opportunities at Harvard (SROH) .

Program website:  https://reu.oeb.harvard.edu/sroh 

Harvard Multidisciplinary International Research Training (MIRT) Program

The 10-week  Systems Biology Summer Internship Program  enables interns to work on research projects spanning many scientific fields, including systems biology, biophysics, bioinformatics, genomics, applied mathematics, and computation. 

McLean Hospital Mental Health Summer Research Program

This competitive program seeks to  engage scientific curiosity ,  create research opportunities , and  promote academic success in mental health fields  for promising young  Black, Indigenous and underrepresented People of Color (BIPOC) interested in science .  We had our first, very successful MMHRSP last summer, and applications are now open for next summer. MMHRSP is an intensive, 10-week, full-time mental health/neuroscience research experience at McLean Hospital. McLean is the primary psychiatric teaching affiliate of Harvard Medical School and is located in Belmont, MA ( https://www.mcleanhospital.org/ ).  Chosen Fellows will receive a $7,000 stipend for the 10-week program.  

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Cell Biology Research Scholars Program (CRSP)

The Cell Biology Research Scholars Program  provides a 10-week full-time research opportunity to undergraduate students with a passion for scientific discovery and fundamental biology. Students will be hosted by faculty investigators to work on cutting-edge research projects and participate in training workshops and mentoring activities in preparation for a productive scientific research career.

Summer Institute in Biomedical Informatics , now entering its 15th year, is a 9-week full-time extensive research opportunity with a curriculum including didactic lectures, clinical case studies, a mentored research project, and presentation of findings. 

The  Summer Program in Epidemiology  at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health is an intensive 5-week program that integrates mathematics and quantitative methods to provide students with an understanding of the skills and processes necessary to pursue a career in public health. 

Biodiversity of Hispaniola Booth Fund Fellowship Cognitive Neurosciences at the University of Trento, Italy Darwin and the Origins of Evolutionary Biology, Oxford, England David Rockefeller International Experience Grant Harvard-Bangalore Science Initiative Harvard Summer School Study Abroad in the Sciences HCRP Herchel Smith-Harvard Undergraduate Science Research Program International Summer Undergraduate Research in Global Health (I-SURGH) RIKEN Center for Allergy and Immunology, Japan RIKEN Brain Science Institute, Japan Rosenkrantz Travel Grants Study Abroad in Paris, France The Office of Career Services (OCS) awards Undergraduate Research in Engineering and Applied Sciences Undergraduate Research in Mathematics Undergraduate Summer Research in Physics Weissman International Internship

Harvard Summer School Study Abroad in the Sciences

In 2015 Harvard Summer School Science Study Abroad programs will be offered in the Dominican Republic, England, Italy, France, and Japan. See below for links to information on each of these programs.

Darwin and the Origins of Evolutionary Biology  - Oxford, England.

Prerequisites:  None. Apply through Harvard Summer School.

Information:   Andrew Berry

RIKEN Center for Allergy and Immunology  - Yokohama, Japan.

Laboratory research in immunology. Students will also receive some Japanese language training. Apply through Harvard Summer School.

Accepted students may apply to the  Reischauser Institute  for scholarships to help defray the costs of the program.

RIKEN Brain Science Institute  – Laboratory Research in Neurobiology, Tokyo, Japan.

Prerequisites:  Neurobiology of Behavior (MCB 80) or Animal Behavior (OEB 50); laboratory experience preferred but not required. Apply through Harvard Summer School.

Biodiversity of Hispaniola  - Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.  This six-week course covers basic prinicples of ecology, evolution, and island biogeography in the context of the diversity of habitats and organisms on the island of Hispaniola.

Prerequisites:  course work in biology

Information:   Brian Farrell  

Cognitive Neurosciences at the University of Trento  - Trento, Italy

This eight-week program at the University of Trento, Italy, organized by the Mind/Brain/Behavior Initiative, provides students a unique opportunity to study the mind/brain. Taught by leaders in the fields of neuroscience and cognitive science, the program includes daily, hands-on, laboratory sessions (e.g., neuroimaging demos) and Italian language classes, all while surrounded by the breathtaking Italian Alps.

Information:   Alfonso Caramazza

Study Abroad in Paris, France

Biology and the evolution of Paris as a Smart City.

Information:  Robert Lue

• Bangalore, India;  The Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research  (JNCASR)
• National Centre of Biological Sciences  (NCBS)
• The Indian Institute of Science  (IISc) 

Note:  This is not a Harvard Summer School Program. 

Prerequisites:  Introductory coursework in basic biology, chemistry, physics, and math.

Information:   Venkatesh N. Murthy  or   Ryan Draft

International Summer Undergraduate Research in Global Health (I-SURGH)  I-SURGH offers Harvard undergraduates the opportunity to conduct cutting-edge global health research in an international setting. Students in I-SURGH receive a stipend to cover travel costs to and from their site, living expenses, and local transportation. Unfortunately Harvard Global Health Institute cannot cover the summer savings requirement for I-SURGH students who are on financial aid.  Once accepted to their site, participants in I-SURGH meet with a Harvard faculty member to develop a project that falls within the research agenda of the site. Throughout the summer, students work with a local mentor who supervises their daily work. While all returning Harvard College undergraduates are eligible to apply for an I-SURGH placement, preference is given to sophomores and juniors. 

The Office of Career Services (OCS) awards funding for research abroad, including both Harvard Summer School Study Abroad and non-Harvard International programs.  The  David Rockefeller International Experience Grant , which is a need-based grant aimed at students who have not previously received Harvard international funding, supports many of these awards. Award amounts vary. The purpose of the grant is to afford all students the opportunity to take part in a significant international experience, regardless of financial background. See the  Office of Career Services Summer Funding webpage  for more information.

Herchel Smith-Harvard Undergraduate Science Research Program  – Primarily directed toward students intending to pursue research-intensive concentrations and post-graduate study in the sciences. Undergraduate research either at Harvard or elsewhere, including internationally. Applications from the  Office of Undergraduate Research and Fellowships .

Harvard College Research Program (HCRP) – Summer stipend that can be applied towards travel expenses. Applications from the Office of Undergraduate Research and Fellowships at 77 Dunster Street.

Weissman International Internship  – Research abroad for returning Harvard undergraduates. Average award ~$4000. More information and applications available through OCS.

Deadline:   See the  Office of Careers Summer Funding webpage

Booth Fund Fellowship  - For seniors to engage in a program of travel, study, research or observation that will further expand and challenge an existing interest in a particular field. 

Rosenkrantz Travel Grants

This grant program is exclusively for concentrators in History and Science.  It allows motivated rising juniors  (who have completed sophomore tutorial) and who are concentrating in history and science to devise a short but meaningful plan of travel and academic discovery in the United States or abroad. This grant program may serve as the first stage of research towards a senior thesis or junior research paper, but there is no requirement that it do so. The only requirement is a sincere passion for adventure and exploration, and a willingness to prepare well for the experience.

Please visit the Department of Physics webpage for more information:  https://www.physics.harvard.edu/academics/undergrad/summer

Please visit the Harvard Mathematics Department webpage for more information:  http://abel.harvard.edu/research/index.html

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Please visit SEAS website for more information: https://www.seas.harvard.edu/faculty-research/research-opportunities

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Women's Health Research at Yale (WHRY) is now accepting letters of intent for Pilot Project Program funding.

The Pilot Project Program funds studies providing new approaches to understanding the health of women, and/or the influence of sex and gender on health.

Funding opportunities include:

• Annual Pilot Project Award ($35,000 max) for research designed to meet a clear need in advancing the health of women.
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Daiichi Sankyo Call for Pre-Proposals: Sponsored Research Program Due September 30, 2024

Summary from Daiichi Sankyo: We highly value partnerships with academic institutions to explore new therapeutic possibilities through the testing of hypotheses, fostering an environment of scientific innovation. By cultivating sustainable relationships founded on open and fair alliance management, we prioritize trust and mutual respect as the pillars for successful collaborations. Our ultimate objective is to jointly create exceptional value for patients by leveraging each other's expertise and strengths to their fullest potential.

Please find detailed information attached. The areas highlighted on Page 2 are being heavily prioritized by Daiichi Sankyo. There should be NO confidential information disclosed in the pre-proposals.

Amount of funding: Up to $500,000 USD for one year including overhead/indirect costs

Note: Submissions for the pre-proposal stage do not need to go through RMG or OSR for institutional approval; however, IRDH will be working with OTL/ICO to review the pre-proposal before it is submitted to Daiichyo Sankyo; please follow instructions below.

Eligibility: Stanford faculty with PI eligibility and CE faculty (with an approved CE faculty PI waiver). CE applicants must obtain an approved CE faculty PI waiver BEFORE the pre-proposal deadline. Instructions for CE faculty PI waiver requests: Submit the required, completed CE faculty PI waiver template and attachments directly to Kathleen Thompson at [email protected] by end of day on September 24, 2024 . Please do not contact your RPM/RMG or CGO/OSR regarding waivers for this program.  

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Fibrosis, cardiovascular, and ophthalmic disease

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Deadlines and instructions for full proposal submission will be announced at a later time to selected faculty.

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There is no set template for this submission, though we’ve provided a sample document for your consideration. Otherwise, a plain Word document with the proposal details is sufficient (best to limit to 2 pages). Email the complete pre-proposal to Nicole Kay at [email protected] before September 30, 2024 . The Industry Relations team will review the submissions with the Office of Technology Licensing (OTL)/Industry Contracting Office (ICO) and then formally submit all pre-proposals to Daiichi Sankyo on behalf of Stanford.

There should be NO confidential information disclosed in the pre-proposals.

Institutional representative: you do not need to submit your pre-proposals through RMG or OSR for institutional approval; you may submit your pre-proposal directly to Nicole Kay per the instructions above. If invited to submit a full proposal, please initiate your Proposal Intake Form (PIF) at your earliest convenience. Final proposal submission will require institutional approval prior to submission. Any CE faculty PI waiver requests should be submitted directly to Kathleen Thompson per the instructions above before the pre-proposal is submitted.

Questions? Please contact John Lugo at [email protected] and/or Nicole Kay at [email protected].

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Eligibility: Stanford faculty with PI eligibility and CE faculty (with an approved CE faculty PI waiver). CE applicants must obtain an approved CE faculty PI waiver BEFORE the pre-proposal deadline. Instructions for CE faculty PI waiver requests: Submit the required, completed CE faculty PI waiver template and attachments directly to Kathleen Thompson at [email protected] by end of day on September 24, 2024. Please do not contact your RPM/RMG or CGO/OSR regarding waivers for this program.

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Supports requests for up to $4 million from NSF for the development or acquisition of multi-user research instruments that are critical to the advancement of science and engineering.

Instrument Acquisition or Development

The Major Research Instrumentation (MRI) Program ( MRI Program Website) serves to increase access to multi-user scientific and engineering instrumentation for research and research training in our Nation's institutions of higher education and not-for-profit scientific/engineering research organizations. An MRI award supports the acquisition of a multi-user research instrument that is commercially available through direct purchase from a vendor, or for the personnel costs and equipment that are required for the development of an instrument with new capabilities, thereby advancing instrumentation capabilities and enhancing expertise for instrument design and fabrication at academic institutions. MRI instruments are, in general, too costly and/or not appropriate for support through other NSF programs.

MRI provides support to acquire critical research instrumentation without which advances in fundamental science and engineering research may not otherwise occur. MRI also provides support to obtain next-generation research instruments by developing instruments with new capabilities that open new opportunities to advance the frontiers in science and engineering research. Additionally, an MRI award is expected to enhance research training of students who will become the next generation of instrument users, designers and builders.

An MRI proposal may request from NSF up to $4 million for either acquisition or development of a research instrument. Each performing organization may submit in revised "Tracks" as defined below, with no more than two (2) submissions in Track 1 and no more than one (1) submission in Track 2 . For the newly defined Track 3, no more than one (1) submission per competition is permitted.  As a result, it is now possible for an institution to submit up to four MRI proposals within the Track limits as described above.

• Track 1: Track 1 MRI proposals are those that request funds from NSF greater than $100,000 [1] and less than $1,400,000.
• Track 2: Track 2 MRI proposals are those that request funds from NSF greater than or equal to $1,400,000 up to and including $4,000,000.
• Track 3: Track 3 MRI proposals are those that request funds from NSF greater than or equal to $100,000 [1] and less than or equal to $4,000,000 that include the purchase, installation, operation, and maintenance of equipment and instrumentation to conserve or reduce the consumption of helium. Institutions may submit no more than one Track 3 proposal. Submission of a Track 3 proposal does not impact limits that apply for Track 1 and Track 2 proposals.

Cost sharing requirements for new awards in the MRI Program are waived for a period of 5 years beginning with the FY 2023 MRI competition. Institutional submission limits for Track 1, Track 2 and Track 3 proposals remain.

The MRI Program especially seeks broad representation of groups, institutions, and geographic regions that are underrepresented in STEM disciplines. Proposals from women, underrepresented minorities, persons with disabilities and early-career PIs are encouraged, as are proposals that benefit early-career researchers and proposals with PIs from geographically underserved regions, including EPSCoR jurisdictions. Additionally, proposals are encouraged from under-resourced institutions, including from emerging research institutions, where MRI can significantly build capacity for research.

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[1] Track 1 proposals requesting funds from NSF less than $100,000 will be accepted only from: a) eligible performing organizations requesting instrumentation supporting research in the disciplines of mathematics or social, behavioral and economic sciences; or b) non-Ph.D.-granting institutions of higher education requesting instrumentation supporting research in any NSF-supported disciplines.

Updates and announcements

2023 mri townhall q&a report now available, the september 2023 mri townhall webinar video recording and powerpoint presentation are now available, program contacts.

Primary Contacts

Randy L. Phelps	OD/OIA	(703) 292-5049	[email protected]
Jonathan Friedman	OD/OIA	(703) 292-7475	[email protected]

Additional MRI Program Contacts

BIO	DBI	De Belle, Steven
CISE	CNS	Medhi, Deep
CISE	CNS	Goldsmith, Nicholas
CISE	OAC	Suarez, Alejandro
CISE	OAC	Kanaev, Andrey
EDU	DUE	Krupczak, John
ENG	ECCS	Krishnamurthy, Mahesh
ENG	ECCS	Kuh, Anthony
ENG	ECCS	Nash, Richard
ENG	CBET	Chellia, Harsha
ENG	CBET	Shojaei-Zadeh, Shahab
ENG	CMMI	Leonessa, Alexander
GEO	AGS	Anderson, Nicholas F.
GEO	EAR	Keen-Zebert, Amanda
GEO	EAR	Lambert, David
GEO	OCE	Binkley, Kandace S.
GEO	OPP	Rack, Frank R.
MPS	AST	Peck, Alison
MPS	CHE	Whitmer, Tanya
MPS	CHE	Greenlief, Michael
MPS	DMR	Meulenberg, Rob
MPS	DMR	Omar Diallo, Souleymane
MPS	DMR	Spinu, Leonard
MPS	DMR	Tessema, Guebre
MPS	DMR	Ying, Charles
MPS	DMS	Bartoszynski, Tomek
MPS	PHY	McCloud, Kathy
SBE	BCS	Yellen, John E.

General information for the MRI Program is available as follows:

Office of Integrative Activities (OIA) Major Research Instrumentation Program National Science Foundation 2415 Eisenhower Ave. Alexandria, VA 22314

E-Mail: [email protected]

OIA MRI Website: http://www.nsf.gov/od/oia/programs/mri

Staff Associate

	(703) 292-5049	OD/OIA
Program Director		(703) 292-7475	OD/OIA

Program events

• September 15, 2023 - Major Research Instrumentation Virtual Town Halls
• September 14, 2023 - Major Research Instrumentation Virtual Town Halls
• July 12, 2023 - MCB Virtual Office Hour: Major Research Instrumentation Program…
• June 20, 2023 - Division of Biological Infrastructure (DBI) Virtual Office Hours
• December 8, 2022 - MRI 2023 Solicitation Virtual Townhall Meeting
• December 7, 2022 - MRI 2023 Solicitation Virtual Townhall Meeting
• July 19, 2022 - DBI Virtual Office Hour: Instrumentation

Additional program resources

• OIA's MRI Page

Awards made through this program

Organization(s).

• Office of Integrative Activities (OD/OIA)
• Directorate for Biological Sciences (BIO)
• Directorate for Computer and Information Science and Engineering (CISE)
• Directorate for STEM Education (EDU)
• Directorate for Engineering (ENG)
• Directorate for Geosciences (GEO)
• Directorate for Mathematical and Physical Sciences (MPS)
• Directorate for Social, Behavioral and Economic Sciences (SBE)
• Directorate for Technology, Innovation and Partnerships (TIP)

Director, Surgery Sponsored Programs and Grants

• Madison, Wisconsin
• SCHOOL OF MEDICINE AND PUBLIC HEALTH/DEPARTMENT OF SURGERY
• Sponsored Programs, Grants, and Contracts
• Partially Remote
• Staff-Full Time
• Staff-Part Time
• Opening at: Sep 5 2024 at 16:10 CDT
• Closing at: Sep 22 2024 at 23:55 CDT

Job Summary:

This position leads a dynamic team and supports members of the Department of Surgery who are engaged in sponsored research or other sponsored activities. The leader directs and conducts administrative activities to maintain and build on the vibrant and expanding Surgery research portfolio. This is an excellent opportunity for candidates who are interested in learning and growing in the field of research administration. The successful candidate will have expertise in grant submission, management, and compliance; experience in managing and supervising a team; and demonstrate highly effective communication, organizational, and motivational skills. The ideal candidate will also embrace personal accountability to meet tight and critical deadlines and take initiative to support department and research goals. Duties include working with the Co-Vice Chairs for Research on advising and assisting faculty and staff in developing and submitting grant applications, contract proposals, progress and final reports (and related budgets for all); keeping faculty and appropriate staff apprised of status of grants, current contract or grant policies, regulations and guidelines made by granting agencies (especially NIH) and campus research offices; and acting as liaison between principal investigators (PIs) and granting agencies (including electronic research administration/ERA issues), University offices, etc. This position partners with the Department of Surgery Financial Controller in the areas of general ledger structure, transaction processing and policy development to ensure that financial transactions are recorded in an efficient and accurate manner that provides consistency and integrity for management and financial reporting. This position also works with the Department of Surgery Office of Clinical Research (OCR) to provide oversight of the budgeting, invoicing, and payment reconciliation related to sponsor and investigator-initiated clinical trials. Due to the highly complex nature and variety of automated systems, this position provides direction, policy guidance, technical assistance, and financial expertise to management, faculty, staff, and external partners and meeting with faculty and academic staff to identify research interests and to develop funding strategies and plans. This individual will participate in Department strategic initiatives and serve as a key partner to the Director of Research Operations and the Co-Vice Chairs for Research. This position reports to the Director of Research Operations.

Responsibilities:

• 20% Implements research administration operational policies and procedures including financial, administrative, staffing, and compliance
• 10% May review and approve programmatic transactions spanning the life-cycle of sponsored projects to ensure compliance with policies and procedures
• 20% Exercises supervisory authority, including hiring, transferring, suspending, promoting, managing conduct and performance, discharging, assigning, rewarding, disciplining, and/or approving hours worked of at least 2.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) employees
• 5% Serves as the unit liaison to internal and external stakeholder groups providing organizational information and representing the interests of the unit
• 40% Executes activities related to proposal submission, contract negotiation, and/or award setup on behalf of a unit
• 5% Executes activities related to financial compliance, audit, or reporting on behalf of a unit

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Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals. The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world. For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: Diversity and Inclusion

Preferred Bachelor's Degree in health administration, the biological sciences, the social sciences, business or related field

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications - Experience in grant submission and management, including federal grants - Working knowledge of NIH and other federal and university regulations for the conduct of research - Experience leading in a medical, research, or educational setting - Experience managing and supervising a team An ideal candidate will have: - Strong analytical skills and the ability to write and communicate effectively - Experience working and/or leading in a matrixed environment - Ability and interest in working in a positive, collaborative, team-focused environment - Ability to manage many detailed projects simultaneously under tight deadlines - Strong computer skills, especially with Microsoft software

Full or Part Time: 80% - 100% This position may require some work to be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location. Some work may be performed remotely, at an offsite, non-campus work location.

Appointment Type, Duration:

Ongoing/Renewable

Minimum $95,000 ANNUAL (12 months) Depending on Qualifications The starting salary for the position is $95,000 but is negotiable based on experience and qualifications. Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and sick leave; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits. Benefits information can be found at ( https://hr.wisc.edu/benefits/ ).

Additional Information:

University sponsorship is not available for this position, including transfers of sponsorship. The selected applicant will be responsible for ensuring their continuous eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of an employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment. This position is an ongoing position that will require continuous work eligibility. UW-Madison is not an E-Verify employer, and therefore, is not eligible to employ F1 STEM OPT Extension participants. If you are selected for this position you must provide proof of work authorization and eligibility to work. The department will not be able to support a request for a J-1 waiver. If you choose to pursue a waiver and apply for our position, neither the UW nor UWMF will reimburse you for your legal or waiver fees.

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Samantha Connell [email protected] 608-265-5311 Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.

Official Title:

Multi-fun SPGC Assoc Dir(SC015)

Department(s):

A53-MEDICAL SCHOOL/SURGERY/RESEARCH ADMIN

Employment Class:

Academic Staff-Renewable

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Kirov State Medical University: Fees 2024, Admission, Ranking and MBBS in Russia

Established in 1987, Kirov State Medical University has rapidly grown to become one of the leading medical institutions in Russia . Over the years, it has gained recognition both nationally and internationally, competing with more established universities for MBBS in Russian Federation . The university is committed to training professionals in the field of medicine and boasts several faculties, educational programs, and research initiatives. The clinic affiliated with Kirov State Medical University accommodates over 100 beds, providing practical training for students. Additionally, the university features the Anatomical Museum, the Museum of History, and the Center of Manipulative Skills. Here, you will learn about the total cost, tuition fee, hostel charges of Kirov Satte Medical University and also the world ranking and other details.

BOSON MEDITECH CONSULTANT is Official Admission Partner of KIROV STATE MEDICAL UNIVERSITY. CALL Us at +91-8700112514 for Admissions.

Alumni and Impact:

With over 3,000 Russian and international students, residents, and auditors, the university has trained more than 6,000 professionals. Graduates contribute to healthcare institutions in various regions, showcasing the university’s positive impact. Many alumni have successfully defended their dissertations and hold key positions, including heads of departments and lecturers.

International Collaborations:

Actively participating in international affairs, Kirov State Medical University has signed cooperation agreements with 14 foreign universities, fostering academic exchange. Partnerships include institutions in Uzbekistan, Belarus, Germany, Italy, and more. The university prioritizes academic mobility, promoting international exchanges and collaborations.

Kirov State Medical University’s commitment to quality education, research, and international collaboration positions it as a dynamic and esteemed institution in the field of medicine.

Faculties of Kirov State Medical University:

• Faculty of General Medicine
• Faculty of Dentistry
• Faculty of Psychology
• Preparatory Department

Kirov State Medical University Highlights 2024

	Ulitsa Karla Marksa, 112, Kirov, Kirov Oblast, Russia, 610027
	6479
	290
	1987
	WHO, ECFMG, UNESCO and Ministry of Russia
	https://study.kirovgma.ru/
	50 % in Physics, Chemistry and Biology
	NEET Qualification is mandatory
	2,70,000 Rubles
	60,000 Rubles
	190$-250$
	5+1 (MBBS + Internship)
	English
	MD Physician
	Public
	Pobedilovo Airport

Kirov State Medical University Address:

Ulitsa Karla Marksa, 112, Kirov, Kirov Oblast, Russia, 610027

Kirov State Medical University Website:

Official website of Kirov State Medical University is https://study.kirovgma.ru/

Kirov State Medical University Ranking:

Kirov State Medical University World ranking: 6479

Kirov State Medical University Ranking: 290

Affiliation And Recognition of Kirov State Medical University

Kirov State Medical University is recognized by the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation.

• Medical Council of India (MCI)
• World Health Organization (WHO)
• World Directory of Medical Schools

Kirov State Medical University Ranking 2023-24

Kirov State Medical University ranking in country	290
Kirov State Medical University world ranking	6479

Kirov State Medical University MBBS Fee Structure 2024-25

The fee structure for Kirov State Medical University for MBBS program is given in the table below:

	2,70,000 Rubles	2,70,000 Rubles	2,70,000 Rubles	2,70,000 Rubles	2,70,000 Rubles	2,70,000 Rubles
	60,000 Rubles	60,000 Rubles	60,000 Rubles	60,000 Rubles	60,000 Rubles	60,000 Rubles
	3,30,000 Rubles	3,30,000 Rubles	3,30,000 Rubles	3,30,000 Rubles	3,30,000 Rubles	3,30,000 Rubles
	3,00,000 INR	3,00,000 INR	3,00,000 INR	3,00,000 INR	3,00,000 INR	3,00,000 INR

Total Cost and Budget of Studying MBBS at Kirov State Medical University

The total budget of MBBS course at Kirov State Medical University, Russia including the 6 years’ tuition fees, hostel charges, food charges, and average cost of living and expenses of the student would be 30 Lakhs to 32 Lakhs in Indian Rupees. Kindly use INR to Ruble Exchange rate.  BOSON MEDITECH CONSULTANT is Official Admission Partner of KIROV STATE MEDICAL UNIVERSITY. CALL Us at +91-8700112514 for Admissions.

Advantages of Studying MBBS at Kirov State Medical University:

Kirov State Medical University offers students a range of advantages, making it a favorable destination for medical education. Here are some key benefits:

Global Recognition: Graduates from Kirov State Medical University are eligible to practice medicine in India and are widely accepted worldwide. The university’s reputation enhances the employability of its graduates globally.

Holistic Development : The university provides a disciplined environment that fosters the overall development of students. This approach ensures that students not only excel in academics but also grow in various aspects of their lives.

Affordability: Pursuing MBBS at Kirov State Medical University is economically feasible and affordable, making quality medical education accessible to a diverse range of students.

State-of-the-Art Facilities: The laboratories at the university are well-equipped, ventilated, and incorporate the latest technologies. This ensures that students have access to modern and advanced resources for their practical training.

Guest Lectures: To enrich the learning experience, Kirov State Medical University arranges guest lectures. These lectures provide students with valuable insights and additional knowledge beyond the regular curriculum.

International Community: The university warmly welcomes foreign students, creating a diverse and inclusive environment. This exposure to different cultures enhances the global perspective of students.

Modern Facilities: Kirov State Medical University is equipped with all the modern facilities required for a conducive learning environment. This includes well-maintained classrooms, libraries, and recreational areas.

Highly Qualified Faculty : The university boasts highly qualified and trained faculty members who contribute to the academic excellence of the institution. Their expertise enhances the quality of education provided to students.

English-Medium Education : The medium of instruction at the university is English, eliminating language barriers for international students and ensuring a smooth learning experience.

Choosing Kirov State Medical University for MBBS not only offers a quality education but also provides a supportive and enriching environment for aspiring medical professionals.

Faculty of General Medicine at Kirov State Medical University:

The Faculty of General Medicine at Kirov State Medical University, established in 1987, stands as a cornerstone in the provision of medical education, research, and healthcare in Kirov and beyond. Its significance has grown over the years, contributing to the development of medical professionals both within the Kirov region and internationally.

Key Features:

Founding and Significance: Founded in 1987, the faculty is the primary department of Kirov State Medical University, playing a pivotal role in medical education and research. It was established by the decision of the Scientific Council of Kirov affiliate of Perm State Medical University.

Admissions: The faculty admits 200-240 students annually on a state-financed basis, and the education program spans six years in intramural form. The annual admissions underscore the demand and reputation of the faculty.

Educational Process: The educational process is organized across 44 departments, combining academic and clinical profiles. Students benefit from a comprehensive curriculum and training in modern facilities, fostering a high-level education experience.

Material and Technical Base: The medicine faculty boasts a robust material and technical base, facilitating high-quality education and research activities. Training in academic disciplines occurs in three educational buildings, while clinical disciplines are taught at Kirov State Medical University clinic and 20 medical establishments equipped with modern diagnostic and therapeutic tools.

Research Excellence : Several educational research schools have emerged at the departments of the faculty, gaining recognition nationally and internationally. Accomplishments span various medical spheres, including liver surgery, cardiology, cardio surgery, obstetrics and gynecology, physiology, ophthalmology, eye microsurgery, healthcare organization, rheumatology, dermatovenereology, neurology, neurosurgery, infectious diseases, and psychiatry.

Student Engagement: Students actively participate in Students Research Societies at each department, contributing to scientific conferences in Russia and abroad. The Students Scientific Society of Kirov State Medical University coordinates these activities, recognizing outstanding achievements with prizes, diplomas, and scholarships.

Success Metrics: The medicine faculty has consistently met 98% of the state demand for General Medicine specialists over the past five years, demonstrating its effectiveness. With a minimal expulsion rate of 2%, the faculty has maintained a high standard of education.

Administration: The scientific council of the faculty, led by Dean I.A. Chastoedova, oversees the general administration, ensuring the smooth functioning of academic and research activities.

Alumni Impact: The faculty has produced over 5,000 doctors who actively contribute to healthcare in different regions of the Russian Federation and internationally, including the USA, Germany, Pakistan, Yemen, Syria, Palestine, Israel, and more.

The Faculty of General Medicine at Kirov State Medical University stands as a testament to its commitment to excellence in medical education, research, and the global impact of its alumni.

Departments of the Faculty of General Medicine:

• Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
• Department of Clinical Therapy
• Department of Clinical Surgery
• Department of Dermatovenereology and Cosmetology
• Department of Infectious Diseases
• Department of Oncology
• Department of Ophthalmology
• Department of Propaedeutics Of Internal Diseases And Professional Diseases
• Department of Psychiatry Named For V.I.Bagaev
• Department of Family Medicine and Polyclinic Therapy
• Department of Topographic Anatomy and Operative Surgery
• Department of Intermediate Level Therapy

Kirov State Medical University Documents Required

• 10th Mark sheet Scanned Copy
• 12th Mark sheet Scanned Copy
• Birth certificate
• NEET Score Card
• Original Passport
• 12 Passport Size Photos (On white Background)
• Medical Fitness Certificate

MBBS Course Duration Kirov State Medical University

The MBBS degree course duration is 6 years which includes 5 years of MBBS curriculum and 1 year of internship. After this the degree of MD Physician will be awarded.

Kirov State Medical University Medium of Teaching

The medium of teaching is English for the entire course, and thus language is not a barrier for students from all over the world while studying at this university.

Kirov State Medical University Eligibility Criteria

To become eligible for studying in the MBBS course at Kirov State Medical University, the students must qualify for the eligibility criteria.

• The student applying for the Kirov State Medical University admission must be between 17 to 25 years of age on or before the 31st December of the year of the admission taken.
• The student must have secured an average of 50% marks in 12th standard with subjects of Physics, Chemistry and Biology for General category and 45% for reserved category students.
• Knowledge of English Language is must to get admission.
• NEET Qualification is also mandatory to secure admission seat in MBBS at the South Ural State Medical University.

Kirov State Medical University Admission Procedure

The admission process at Kirov State Medical University is a straightforward procedure, and seeking assistance from a reputable educational consultant can make the journey hassle free.

Here’s a step-by-step guide to the admission process:

Step 1: Application and Confirmation Letter

• The student initiates the admission process by applying for the confirmation letter, effectively reserving a seat based on eligibility criteria.
• Submission of scanned copies of the 10th and 12th-grade mark sheets, along with the birth certificate, is required.
• The university reviews the documents, and within 3 to 5 working days, a confirmation letter is issued to the student.

Step 2: Eligibility Criteria

• It is essential to meet the eligibility criteria specified by the University for MBBS abroad in Russia admission .
• The confirmation letter is contingent upon satisfying these requirements.

Step 3: Invitation Letter Application

• Upon receiving the admission or confirmation letter, the educational consultant applies for an invitation letter on behalf of the student.
• The invitation letter typically takes 10 to 14 days to be processed.

Step 4: Visa Application

• With the invitation letter in hand, the student or the consultant can proceed to apply for a visa.

Step 5: Travel Arrangements

• After securing the visa, the student can make travel arrangements.
• If working with a consultant, they may assist in booking flight tickets, ensuring a smooth journey to Kirov.

Step 6: Upon Arrival at the University:

• The student, upon reaching the university, is provided with hostel accommodations.
• The consultant helps in the completion of necessary documentation and other formalities.

Hostel and Accommodation Facilities at Kirov State Medical University:

Ensuring the well-being and security of its students, Kirov State Medical University in Russia provides excellent hostel facilities. The university prioritizes a comfortable living environment, and the hostels are equipped with essential amenities to support the students’ academic journey.

Fully Furnished Hostels: Kirov State Medical University offers fully furnished hostels to its students. The rooms are well-maintained, ventilated, and designed to provide a comfortable living space for students.

Accommodation: The university ensures that students have well-maintained, accommodated, and ventilated rooms within the hostels. These accommodations contribute to a conducive environment for focused study and personal well-being.

Infrastructure : The hostel infrastructure is well-developed, providing a secure and disciplined atmosphere for students. The university maintains high standards in hostel facilities to meet the diverse needs of its international student community.

Discipline and Rules: Hostels are governed by rules and regulations to maintain discipline and ensure the well-being of all residents. Adhering to these rules is mandatory for every student staying in the hostels.

Mess Facility : A mess facility is available within the hostels, providing students with nutritious meals. This ensures that students receive proper nourishment, supporting their health and well-being.

Additional Facilities : The university extends its facilities beyond accommodation to include various amenities such as a sports complex, ATM, bus stand, medical facilities, transportation, library, well-equipped laboratories, hospital, playground, demonstration room, and internet connection.

Sports Complex : The presence of a sports complex encourages students to engage in physical activities, promoting a healthy and active lifestyle.

Transportation: Accessible transportation facilities add to the convenience of students, making it easier for them to travel within the city.

Library and Laboratories : A well-equipped library and laboratories enhance the academic experience, providing students with resources for research, study, and practical learning.

Medical Facilities : The provision of medical facilities on campus ensures that students have access to healthcare services when needed.

Playground: A playground offers students a space for recreational activities and sports, promoting a balanced lifestyle.

Demonstration Room: A dedicated demonstration room adds to the academic infrastructure, facilitating practical learning experiences.

Internet Connection: Availability of internet connection ensures that students can stay connected for academic research and communication.

Kirov State Medical University’s commitment to providing comprehensive hostel facilities contributes to a positive and supportive environment for students pursuing their medical education.

Kirov State Medical University MBBS Course Syllabus

Let’s take a look at the syllabus or the curriculum of 6 years MBBS course at Kirov State Medical University:

1st Year
1st Semester	2nd Semester
Anatomy	Anatomy & Histology
2nd Year
3rd Semester	4th Semester
Histology	Biochemistry
Biochemistry	Micro-Biology
Psychology & Pedagogy	Physiology
Cell Biology	–
Microbiology	–
General Pathology	–
3rd Year
5th Semester	6th Semester
Pathology	Pathology
Pharmacology	Path Physiology
Micro-Biology And Path Physiology	Genetics And Principles Of Clinical Medicine
4th To 6th Year
7th Semester To	12th Semester
Oncology	Internal Medicine
Pediatrics	General Surgery
Neurology	Primary Care Medicine
Obstetrics And Gynecology	Internal Medicine
Neurology And Psychiatry	Psychology
Ent	Emergency Medicine
Cardiology	–

About the Kirov City:

Kirov, also known as Vyatka and Khlynov, stands as one of Russia’s oldest cities, serving as the capital of the Kirov region. Positioned on the banks of the Vyatka River, it holds significance as a major historical, cultural, industrial, and scientific center. Here are key features of Kirov:

Nestled in the valley of the Vyatka River, Kirov is situated in the northeastern part of the European region of Russia, surrounded by taiga forests.

The city experiences a continental climate, with possible invasions of cold air from the Arctic Ocean leading to severe frosts in winters and significant temperature variations in summers. The average temperature in January is approximately minus 11.9 degrees Celsius, while in July, it rises to around plus 18.9 degrees Celsius.

Kirov serves as a significant transport hub, with the federal highway A119 “Vyatka” passing nearby. It is intersected by Severny (Northern) and Novy (New) branches of the Trans-Siberian Railway. Major cities like Kazan, Perm, Nizhny Novgorod, Ufa, and Samara are in close proximity.

The “Pobedilovo” airport, situated around 22 km from the city center, facilitates regular flights to Moscow, Sochi, and Naryan-Mar. Additionally, Kirov has a river port. Kirov’s economy is driven by various industries, including light manufacturing, machine building, metallurgy, and timber production.

The city boasts several museums, theaters, and universities, contributing to its rich cultural and educational landscape.

Kirov’s strategic location, diverse economic activities, and cultural offerings make it a noteworthy city in Russia.

Cost of Living

The cost of living in Kirov, Russia, can vary depending on an individual’s lifestyle and spending habits. Here are some general estimates for various expenses:

Accommodation:

• Rent for a one-bedroom apartment in the city center: Approximately $150 – $250 per month
• Rent for a one-bedroom apartment outside the city center: Approximately $100 – $150 per month
• Basic utilities (heating, cooling, electricity, garbage): Around $50 – $70 per month
• Monthly groceries: About $100 – $150 per month
• Dining out at inexpensive restaurants: Approximately $5 – $10 per meal

Transportation:

• Public transportation: Around $10 – $15 per month
• Taxi fare: Starting from $2 per ride

Internet and Mobile Services:

• Internet: Approximately $10 – $15 per month
• Mobile services: Around $5 – $10 per month
• Entertainment, clothing, and other miscellaneous expenses: Approximately $50 – $100 per month

It’s important to note that these are general estimates, and actual expenses may vary based on personal choices and lifestyle. Students should also consider additional costs related to academic materials, social activities, and occasional travel. Keep in mind that the cost of living in Kirov is generally lower than in major cities like Moscow or St. Petersburg. Students are advised to create a budget based on their specific needs and priorities to manage their finances effectively.

Advantages of Studying MBBS in Russia for Indian Students:

Global Recognition: Russian medical degrees , including MBBS, are globally recognized by institutions such as the Medical Council of India (MCI), World Health Organization (WHO), and other international medical bodies.

Affordable Tuition Fees: Compared to many Western countries, the cost of studying MBBS in Russia, including tuition and living expenses, is relatively affordable. This makes it an attractive option for Indian students.

English-Medium Programs: Many Russian universities offer MBBS programs in English, making it accessible for international students, including those from India, who may not be proficient in the Russian language.

Experienced Faculty: Russian medical universities have a reputation for having highly qualified and experienced faculty members who provide quality education to students.

Advanced Infrastructure: Medical universities in Russia are equipped with modern facilities, including state-of-the-art laboratories, libraries, and hospitals, providing students with a conducive learning environment.

Cultural Diversity: Russia is known for its cultural diversity, and Indian students studying MBBS there get exposure to different cultures and perspectives, enriching their overall educational experience.

Medical Internships: Russian medical universities provide ample opportunities for practical training and internships, allowing students to gain hands-on experience in real healthcare settings.

MCI Recognition: Many Russian medical universities are recognized by the Medical Council of India (MCI), facilitating a smoother process for Indian students to return and practice medicine in India after completing their degrees.

Quality of Education: Russia has a rich tradition in medical education, and its universities are committed to maintaining high academic standards. The curriculum is designed to meet global medical education requirements.

Research Opportunities : The universities actively engage in medical research, providing opportunities for students to participate in research projects and contribute to advancements in the field.

International Community: Many universities in Russia have a diverse student population, creating a multicultural environment. This exposure helps Indian students develop a global perspective.

Safety and Security: Russian cities, including those with medical universities, are generally considered safe for international students. Universities often have measures in place to ensure the well-being of their students.

Disadvantages of Studying MBBS in Russia:

While Kirov State Medical University offers numerous advantages, it’s essential to consider potential challenges that students may face when studying MBBS in Russia . Here are some disadvantages:

Language Barrier: Adjusting to the local language can be challenging for international students. While many programs are offered in English, daily interactions may require knowledge of the Russian language.

Cold Climate: Russia experiences cold weather, with temperatures dropping below 0 degrees Celsius for several months. Some students may find it difficult to adapt to the cold climate, especially if they come from warmer regions.

Cultural Adjustment: Adapting to a new culture can be challenging. Students may face cultural differences that require time to understand and adjust. This cultural hindrance may affect the overall experience of international students.

It’s important for prospective students to be aware of these challenges and adequately prepare for their time in Russia, considering factors such as language learning, winter clothing, and cultural adaptation. Despite these disadvantages, many students successfully navigate these challenges and have fulfilling academic experiences in Russian universities.

FAQs: Kirov State Medical University

How much is the MBBS fees at Kirov State Medical University?

It is 2,70,000 Rubles annually tuition fee with 60,000 Rubles for hostel.

Where is Kirov State Medical University located?

Kirov State Medical University is located at Ulitsa Karla Marksa, 112, Kirov, Kirov Oblast, Russia, 610027.

Does Kirov State Medical University accept transferees?

Kirov State Medical University accepts transferees on a case-to-case basis.

Which country has the lowest fees for MBBS?

Countries like Uzbekistan, Russia, Nepal, Bangladesh, Poland, China, and Ukraine offer low-cost MBBS education.

Is Russia safe for Indian students?

Yes, MBBS in Russia is considered safe, and many Indian students pursue their medical education there.

What are the disadvantages of studying MBBS in Russia?

Challenges include the language barrier, high cost of living, harsh climate, potential issues with the quality of education, safety concerns, lack of support, and difficulty in finding jobs post-graduation.

Is learning Russian mandatory for MBBS in Russia?

No, it’s not mandatory. Many universities offer MBBS programs in English, but basic knowledge of Russian can be helpful for daily life interactions.

Are there entrance exams for admission to Russian medical universities?

Yes, entrance exams like NEET are typically required for Indian students. Specific exam requirements may vary by university.

Is the MBBS degree from Russia valid in India?

Yes, the MBBS degree from Russia is recognized by the National Medical Commission (NMC) and other international medical authorities.

What is the duration of MBBS in Russia?

The duration is typically 6 years, including a 1-year internship.

What is the medium of instruction for MBBS programs in Russia?

Most MBBS programs in Russia are offered in English, with some providing the option to study in Russian.

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Part 1. Overview Information

National Institutes of Health ( NIH )

UE5 / T34 Phased Institutional Undergraduate NRSA Training Award

• April 4, 2024  - Overview of Grant Application and Review Changes for Due Dates on or after January 25, 2025. See Notice NOT-OD-24-084 .
• August 31, 2022 - Implementation Changes for Genomic Data Sharing Plans Included with Applications Due on or after January 25, 2023. See Notice  NOT-OD-22-198 .
• July 22, 2019 - Requirement for ORCID iDs for Individuals Supported by Research Training, Fellowship, Research Education, and Career Development Awards Beginning in FY 2020. See Notice  NOT-OD-19-109 .

See Section III. 3. Additional Information on Eligibility.

The purpose of the Tribal Undergraduate to Graduate Research Training and Leadership Experiences (TURTLE) program is to fund federally recognized American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) Tribes, tribal colleges or universities, Tribal health programs, or Tribal organizations (collectively termed, eligible Tribal Entities) to identify and develop a pool of scientists to conduct research on AI/AN health and health disparities. Through this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO), NIGMS will provide support for a phased award to eligible Tribal Entities to develop (UE5) and implement (T34) effective training and mentoring activities for research-oriented individuals earning a bachelor's degree in a biomedically-relevant  field at a variety of institutions across the United States and territories. The overall purpose is to support the development of individuals who have the technical, operational, and professional skills required to conduct AI/AN health research in a culturally appropriate, ethically responsible and rigorous manner, to complete a bachelor's degree in a biomedical field, and ultimately to transition into careers in the biomedical research workforce.

Not Applicable

Application Due Dates			Review and Award Cycles
New	Renewal / Resubmission / Revision (as allowed)	AIDS - New/Renewal/Resubmission/Revision, as allowed	Scientific Merit Review	Advisory Council Review	Earliest Start Date
January 27, 2025	Not Applicable	Not Applicable	July 2025	October 2025	December 2025
January 26, 2026	Not Applicable	Not Applicable	July 2026	October 2026	December 2026
January 25, 2027	Not Applicable	Not Applicable	July 2027	October 2027	December 2027

All applications are due by 5:00 PM local time of applicant organization.

Applicants are encouraged to apply early to allow adequate time to make any corrections to errors found in the application during the submission process by the due date.

It is critical that applicants follow the instructions in the Research (R) Instructions in the How to Apply - Application Guide , except where instructed to do otherwise (in this NOFO or in a Notice from NIH Guide for Grants and Contracts ).

Conformance to all requirements (both in the Application Guide and the NOFO) is required and strictly enforced. Applicants must read and follow all application instructions in the Application Guide as well as any program-specific instructions noted in Section IV . When the program-specific instructions deviate from those in the Application Guide, follow the program-specific instructions.

Applications that do not comply with these instructions may be delayed or not accepted for review.

IMPORTANT: Per NOT-OD-24-086 updated application forms (FORMS-I) will be used for this opportunity. The updated forms are not yet available and will be posted 30 calendar days or more prior to the first application due date. Once posted, you will be able to access the forms using one of the following submission options:

• An institutional system-to-system (S2S) solution
• Grants.gov Workspace

Part 2. Full Text of Announcement

Section i. funding opportunity description.

The American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) populations have long experienced health disparities when compared with other Americans. Multiple factors have contributed to these health disparities, including limited access to health care, the distrust of health-related research due to trauma inflicted on the AI/AN communities by past unethical and inappropriate research practices, and limited opportunities for AI/AN Tribes to lead health research.

The  Native American Research Centers for Health (NARCH) program was launched in 2000 to help reduce the distrust of health research by the AI/AN communities, promote AI/AN health research prioritized and led by eligible AI/AN Tribal Entities, and ultimately improve AI/AN health. To enhance the program’s efficacy in meeting its goals, NIGMS completed a comprehensive  NARCH program evaluation culminating in a formal Tribal Consultation. With consideration to the evaluation recommendations and the Tribal Consultation, the Tribal Undergraduate to Graduate Research Training and Leadership Experiences (TURTLE) program was developed to address AI/AN health equity, in part, by contributing to the development of a workforce of individuals who will lead and conduct research focused on AI/AN health.

The TURTLE program will support the research training of undergraduates (T34) and predoctoral students (T32) at degree-granting institutions across the United States and Territories through training grants administered by eligible Tribal Entities.

Eligible  Tribal Entities are not well represented in the funded  NIGMS Training, Workforce Development, and Diversity institutional training programs ( dashboard accessed February 2024), potentially because the funds required for the infrastructure and personnel to administer large-scale training awards have not been available. NIGMS recognizes the need for a phased award with a capacity building period preceding the training component.

This NOFO will support a phased award (UE5/T34) to fund: 

• A development phase to hire personnel and develop educational activities and training grant program and administrative infrastructure (UE5). 
• A National Research Service Award (NRSA) undergraduate research training program phase to support trainees interested in AI/AN health research (T34). 

A companion NOFO ( PAR-24-235 ) is available for a phased award for predoctoral graduate research training (UE5/T32). NIGMS intends for the TURTLE program to provide sustained support of effective undergraduate (T34) and graduate (T32) research training programs. When nearing the end of the T34 phase of the award, NIGMS intends to provide the opportunity to eligible Tribal Entities to apply to a renewable TURTLE institutional training program to sustain the training of future scientists interested in AI/AN health research.

Program Considerations

The phased award described in this NOFO is intended to develop capacity at eligible Tribal Entities and provide funds for institutional NRSA training programs. As with all NRSA grants, the funding in the second (T34) phase will provide trainee stipends to defray living expenses, tuition remission, travel, as well as training-related expenses to support the program. Trainees are expected to be supported by the grant for 1-4 years of their undergraduate training to receive the full benefits of the training program.

The eligible Tribal Entities administering the TURTLE programs will be responsible for identifying and appointing trainees. The TURTLE T34 program should recruit full-time students who are research-oriented and plan to earn a degree in a biomedically relevant field. Recruitment of potential trainees from a broad range of educational organizations across the United States and territories is encouraged and supported trainees do not all need to be at the same institution. The eligible Tribal Entities are not required to confer bachelor's degrees but are expected to administer the trainee financial support, and provide oversight and additional biomedical research training activities, for example, mentoring and skills development for research-oriented students earning bachelor's degrees.

A primary goal of this program is the development of a pool of scientists who earn bachelor's degrees and have the technical, operational, and professional skills to pursue careers in AI/AN health research. Examples include:

• Technical (appropriate methods, technologies, and quantitative/computational approaches).
• Operational (independent knowledge acquisition, rigorous experimental design, interpretation of data, and conducting research in the safest manner possible).
• Professional (management, leadership, communication, and teamwork).

Funds will be awarded for up to seven years to support the two phases:

• Two years of support for the development phase (UE5) to hire personnel and to develop program management and grants administration capacity for training grants, educational activities, as well as trainee and mentor recruitment strategies.
• Five years of support for the research training of undergraduate trainees (T34) to identify and appoint trainees to the grant; dispense stipends, tuition remission payments and training-related expenses; provide training, mentoring and networking activities; track trainee progress; and report outcomes.

The first phase (UE5) will be a cooperative agreement, where NIH staff work closely with the Tribal Entities to support the development phase (refer to Section VI for details). The conversion from the first phase (UE5) to the second phase (T34) will occur after an NIH administrative review of the progress achieved during the first phase and the entity's preparedness for the training grant phase (T34) of the award. 

Progress will be assessed based on: 

• Adequate program personnel with the appropriate expertise. This may require hiring or training of staff during the development phase.
• Ability to recruit a pool of potential trainees in alignment with the goals of the TURTLE program. For example, plans may include the establishment of any needed partnerships with bachelor's degree granting organizations providing biomedical research training to future  researchers interested in careers in AI/AN health research.
• Plans for research training, career development, and networking activities as well as the personnel and technologies to deliver these activities.
• Mentor and role model recruitment, training, and monitoring procedures.
• The infrastructure to administer the grant and the trainee stipends, tuition remission and training-related expenses.
• The capacity to track and report on trainee progress and outcomes.

See Section VIII. Other Information for award authorities and regulations.

Section II. Award Information

Cooperative Agreement: A financial assistance mechanism used when there will be substantial Federal scientific or programmatic involvement. Substantial involvement means that, after award, NIH scientific or program staff will assist, guide, coordinate, or participate in project activities. See Section VI.2 for additional information about the substantial involvement for this NOFO.

The  OER Glossary  and the SF424 (R&R) Application Guide provide details on these application types. Only those application types listed here are allowed for this NOFO.

Not Allowed: Only accepting applications that do not propose clinical trial(s).

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The number of awards is contingent upon NIH appropriations and the submission of a sufficient number of meritorious applications.

Application budgets are not limited, but need to reflect the actual needs of the proposed project.

The total award period will be up to seven years: a maximum of two years for the UE5 component and five years for the T34 component.

Other Award Budget Information

Individuals designing, directing, and implementing the TURTLE program may request salary and fringe benefits appropriate for the person months devoted to the program. Salaries requested may not exceed the levels commensurate with the organization's policy for similar positions and may not exceed the congressionally mandated cap. Personnel costs for the two phases are described below:

• Development phase (UE5) - two-year budget request. For this phase, the personnel costs are to support program and administrative staff to focus on the development of the educational content and the administrative systems for the training phase of the award. Typically, salary support for program staff should not exceed 1.5 full time equivalents depending on the size and scope of the program.
• Training phase (T34) - five-year budget estimate . For this phase, personnel costs are part of the “training related expenses” in the “Other Program-Related Expenses” section described below. 

Participants may be compensated for participation in activities specifically required by the proposed research education program, if sufficiently justified. Participant costs must be itemized in the proposed budget.

Allowable participant costs depend on the educational level/career status of the individuals to be selected to participate in the program.

While generally not an allowable cost, with strong justification, participants in the research education program may receive per diem unless such costs are furnished as part of the registration fee. Participants may also receive funds to defray partial tuition and other education-related expenses.

Expenses for foreign travel must be exceptionally well justified.

Individuals supported by NIH training and career development mechanisms (K, T, or F awards) may receive, and indeed are encouraged to receive, educational experiences supported by an research education program, as participants, but may not receive salary or stipend supplementation from a research education program.

Because the research education program is not intended as a substitute for an NRSA institutional training program (e.g.,T34), costs to support full-time participants (supported for 40 hours/week for a continuous, 12-month period) are not allowable.

Initial competing application budget: Applicant requests should include the following:

• Development phase (UE5) - two-year budget request. For this phase, the “Other Program-Related Expenses” is expected to be primarily for travel, consultant costs, and administrative infrastructure development.
• Stipends, tuition/fees- Kirschstein-NRSA awards provide stipends as a subsistence allowance to help defray living expenses during the research training experience. NIH will contribute to the combined cost of tuition and fees at the rate in place at the time of award. Stipend levels, as well as funding amounts for tuition and fees and the institutional allowance are announced annually in the  NIH Guide for Grants and Contracts,  and are also posted on the Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA)  webpage .
• Trainee travel - Travel for trainees to attend scientific meetings and workshops that the organization determines to be necessary for their research training experience is an allowable expense. Trainees must be appointed to the training grant at the time of the actual travel for this to be an allowable cost. NIGMS will provide up to $1000 per trainee for travel. Plans for trainee travel should be well justified.
• Training Related Expenses (TRE) - NIH will provide funds to help defray other research training expenses, such as health and dental insurance for trainees, staff salaries, consultant costs, equipment, research supplies, and faculty/staff travel directly related to the research training program. For this NOFO, training related expenses may be requested at a rate of $20,000 per trainee. 

Transition application budget: Recipients will submit an updated proposed training budget prior to the end of the UE5 phase as part of a transition application for consideration to receive the second phase (T34) of funding. 

Indirect Costs (also known as Facilities & Administrative [F&A] Costs) are reimbursed at 8% of modified total direct costs (exclusive of tuition and fees, expenditures for equipment and consortium costs in excess of $25,000), rather than on the basis of a negotiated rate agreement.

NIH grants policies as described in the NIH Grants Policy Statement will apply to the applications submitted and awards made from this NOFO.

Section III. Eligibility Information

1. eligible applicants eligible organizations the applicant organization must meet one of the following criteria: a federally recognized ai/an tribe, as defined under 25 u.s.c. 1603(14); or a 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; or a consortium of two or more of these tribal entities. the sponsoring institution must assure support for the proposed program. appropriate institutional commitment to the program includes the provision of adequate staff, facilities, and educational resources that can contribute to the planned program. institutions with existing ruth l. kirschstein national research service award (nrsa) institutional training grants (e.g., t34) or other federally funded training programs may apply for a research education grant provided that the proposed educational experiences are distinct from those training programs receiving federal support. in many cases, it is anticipated that the proposed research education program will complement ongoing research training occurring at the applicant institution. foreign institutions an application may include foreign components only if one or more ai/an tribes with ancestral catchment areas crossing the u. s. border will participate in the proposed program. non-domestic (non-u.s.) entities (foreign institutions) are not eligible to apply non-domestic (non-u.s.) components of u.s. organizations are not eligible to apply. foreign components, as defined in the nih grants policy statement , are not allowed.  required registrations applicant organizations applicant organizations must complete and maintain the following registrations as described in the sf 424 (r&r) application guide to be eligible to apply for or receive an award. all registrations must be completed prior to the application being submitted. registration can take 6 weeks or more, so applicants should begin the registration process as soon as possible. the nih grants policy statement section 2.3.9.2 electronically submitted applications states that failure to complete registrations in advance of a due date is not a valid reason for a late submission. system for award management (sam) – applicants must complete and maintain an active registration, which requires renewal at least annually . the renewal process may require as much time as the initial registration. sam registration includes the assignment of a commercial and government entity (cage) code for domestic organizations which have not already been assigned a cage code. nato commercial and government entity (ncage) code – foreign organizations must obtain an ncage code (in lieu of a cage code) in order to register in sam. unique entity identifier (uei) – a uei is issued as part of the sam.gov registration process. the same uei must be used for all registrations, as well as on the grant application. era commons - once the unique organization identifier is established, organizations can register with era commons in tandem with completing their grants.gov registration; all registrations must be in place by time of submission. era commons requires organizations to identify at least one signing official (so) and at least one program director/principal investigator (pd/pi) account in order to submit an application. grants.gov – applicants must have an active sam registration in order to complete the grants.gov registration. program directors/principal investigators (pd(s)/pi(s)) all pd(s)/pi(s) must have an era commons account.  pd(s)/pi(s) should work with their organizational officials to either create a new account or to affiliate their existing account with the applicant organization in era commons. if the pd/pi is also the organizational signing official, they must have two distinct era commons accounts, one for each role. obtaining an era commons account can take up to 2 weeks. eligible individuals (program director/principal investigator) any individual(s) with the skills, knowledge, and resources necessary to carry out the proposed research as the program director(s)/principal investigator(s) (pd(s)/pi(s)) is invited to work with their organization to develop an application for support. individuals from diverse backgrounds, including individuals from underrepresented racial and ethnic groups, individuals with disabilities, and women are always encouraged to apply for nih support. see, reminder: notice of nih's encouragement of applications supporting individuals from underrepresented ethnic and racial groups as well as individuals with disabilities, not-od-22-019 .  for institutions/organizations proposing multiple pds/pis, visit the multiple program director/principal investigator policy and submission details in the senior/key person profile (expanded) component of the sf424 (r&r) application guide. the pd(s)/pi(s) do not need to hold a higher degree in the biomedical sciences; however, it is expected that the pd(s)/pi(s) will consult with individuals with biomedical research experience regarding effective practices for training future research scientists. pds/pis employed at eligible tribal entities through special employment arrangements, such as interorganizational personnel agreements among federally recognized ai/an tribes, are allowable. 2. cost sharing.

This NOFO does not require cost sharing as defined in the NIH Grants Policy Statement .

3. Additional Information on Eligibility

Number of applications.

Applicant organizations may submit more than one application, provided that each application is scientifically distinct.

NIH will not accept duplicate or highly overlapping applications under review at the same time per NIH Grants Policy Statement Section 2.3.7.4 Submission of Resubmission Application . This means that the NIH will not accept:

• A new (A0) application that is submitted before issuance of the summary statement from the review of an overlapping new (A0) or resubmission (A1) application.
• An application that has substantial overlap with another application pending appeal of initial peer review. (see NIH Grants Policy Statement 2.3.9.4 Similar, Essentially Identical, or Identical Applications )
• Program Mentors

Program mentors, who often serve as role models, are an important component of the TURTLE program. Program mentors may be drawn from across the United States and territories. Mentors should have expertise and experience relevant to the proposed program and must be committed to continue their involvement throughout the award period. 

Participants (UE5) and Trainees (T34)

Participants:  The UE5 development phase may include undergraduate students (participants) to pilot the training, mentoring, and networking activities and to build a pool of potential trainees for the training phase (T34) of the award. Unless strongly justified on the basis of exceptional relevance to NIH, research education programs should be used primarily for the education of U.S. citizens and permanent residents.

Trainees: For the T34 training phase, the applicant organization will select the trainees to be supported by the research training program. It is the responsibility of the applicant organization to establish the qualifications, consistent with applicable law, of the trainees before they are supported by the program. The individual to be trained must be a citizen or a noncitizen national of the United States or have been lawfully admitted for permanent residence at the time of appointment. Additional details on citizenship, training period, and aggregate duration of support are available in the NIH Grants Policy Statement .

All trainees are required to pursue their research training full time, normally defined as 40 hours per week, or as specified by the recipient organization in accordance with its own policies. Appointments are normally made in 12-month increments, and no trainee may be appointed for less than 9 months during the initial period of appointment, except with prior approval of NIGMS.

This research training program may not be used to support health-professional students who wish to interrupt their studies for a year or more to engage in research training that will not lead to a bachelor's degree.

Undergraduate trainees funded through this program must be enrolled in a program leading to a bachelor's degree in a biomedically relevant field.

Section IV. Application and Submission Information

1. requesting an application package.

The application forms package specific to this opportunity must be accessed through ASSIST, Grants.gov Workspace or an institutional system-to-system solution. Links to apply using ASSIST or Grants.gov Workspace are available in Part 1 of this NOFO. See your administrative office for instructions if you plan to use an institutional system-to-system solution.

2. Content and Form of Application Submission

It is critical that applicants follow the instructions in the Research (R) Instructions in the How to Apply - Application Guide , except where instructed in this Notice of Funding Opportunity to do otherwise. Conformance to the requirements in the Application Guide is required and strictly enforced. Applications that are out of compliance with these instructions will not be reviewed.

The following section supplements the instructions found in the SF424 (R&R) Application Guide and should be used for preparing an application to this NOFO.

Follow all instructions provided in the SF424 (R&R) Application Guide.

Follow all instructions provided in the SF424 (R&R) Application, with the following modifications:

Facilities & Other Resources.  Describe the facilities and resources that will contribute to the probability of success of the proposed research training program. Examples may include offices, information technology, computer facilities, software, conference rooms, virtual or in-person classrooms, and other training spaces. Applications should not include any data or examples of data, hyperlinks, or any material not listed as allowable for this attachment in the SF424 (R&R) Application Guide.

Other Attachments. 

Advisory Committee (optional): Applicants are encouraged to provide a plan for the appointment of an Advisory Committee that will provide guidance on the administration of the proposed TURTLE program. Describe the intended composition, roles, responsibilities, and desired expertise of committee members, frequency of committee meetings, and other relevant information. Potential Advisory Committee members should not be identified or contacted prior to receiving an award. Please name the file “Advisory_Committee.pdf”.

The filename provided for each “Other Attachment” will be the name used for the bookmark in the electronic application in eRA Commons.

Follow all instructions provided in the SF424 (R&R) Application Guide with the following modifications:

Development phase (UE5): Two-year budget request. For this phase, the personnel costs are to support program and administrative staff to focus on the development of the educational content, recruitment, training and oversight procedures, institutional relationships and administrative systems for the training phase of the award. Include all personnel other than the PD(s)/PI(s), including participants, clerical and administrative staff in the Other Personnel section. Typically, salary support for program staff should not exceed 1.5 full time equivalents depending on the size and scope of the program. Requested costs for travel, consultant costs, and administrative infrastructure development should be entered in Sections D. Travel and F. Other Direct Costs.

Training phase (T34): Five-year budget estimate . For this NOFO, all costs for the training phase budget estimate should be included in Section E. Participant/Trainee Support Costs; follow instructions in the SF 424(R&R) Application Guide for Section E with the following additional guidance: 

• Item 1. Tuition/Fees/Health Insurance: Grantees should request the maximum allowable tuition/fees for undergraduate trainees as an estimate. Actual tuition and fee rates will be provided in the transition application for funding of the T34 phase. For this NOFO, do not include trainee health insurance in Item 1.
• Item 2. Stipends: Stipend levels should be requested according to the published NRSA levels for undergraduate trainees at the time of application. 
• Item 3. Travel: Trainee travel funds may be requested up to $1000 per trainee. Do not include faculty/staff travel in Item 3.
• Salary support for the program staff (PD/PI or administrative personnel). Typically, salary support for program staff should not exceed 1.5 full time equivalents depending on the size and scope of the program.
• Skills development training activities.
• Seminar speakers, consultants, mentors, or trainers, who will serve as role models to the trainees.
• Training or mentoring interventions designed to increase persistence in research (for example, those designed to increase science identity, self-efficacy and a sense of belonging in the scientific community).
• Limited program evaluation costs.
• Other program-related expenses may be included within the budget for training-related expenses. 
• Number of Participants/Trainees: The expected number of supported trainees at the steady-state level for each TURTLE program is on average 10 per year. For example, if trainees are to be supported for 2 years each the program will appoint 5 new students each year. 

All instructions in the SF424 (R&R) Application Guide must be followed, with the following additional instructions:

Research Strategy: The Research Strategy section of the application should be used to upload the Proposed Program Plan containing the components described below: 

• Development Plan (UE5 Component)
• Research Training Plan ( T34 Component )
• Program Staff
• Program Participants and Trainees
• Organizational Environment and Commitment

For the Proposed Program Plan, do not follow the instructions in the SF424 (R&R) Application Guide, instead, use the following instructions. 

Proposed Program Plan: While the proposed program may complement ongoing research training and education occurring at the applicant organization, the proposed educational experiences must be distinct from those research training and research education programs currently receiving federal support. When other federally-funded research training programs are ongoing, the applicant organization should clearly distinguish between the activities in the proposed program and the currently funded program(s).

Development Plan (UE5 Component) : Applicants should describe the development plan and are encouraged to use the headings below.

• Adequate program personnel with the appropriate expertise. Achieving this milestone may be demonstrated by hiring or training program personnel with the appropriate expertise.
• Plans to recruit a pool of research-oriented trainees in alignment with the goals of the TURTLE program. For example, plans may include the establishment of any needed partnerships with bachelor's degree granting organizations providing undergraduate research training relevant to future  researchers who are interested in pursuing a career in AI/AN health research.
• Development of research training, career development, and networking activities and the personnel and technologies to deliver these activities.Recipient organizations are encouraged to pilot the activities during the development phase.
• Grants administration capacity, including management of consortium arrangements, trainee appointments and terminations, grant reporting and the administration of trainee stipends, tuition and training-related expenses.
• Development Plan and Timeline: Applications should describe the plan and timeline for achieving the milestones within the 2-year funding period. Meeting the milestones will be an indication that the program is ready for the transition to the training phase (T34) of the award (see Section VI. Award Administration Information of this NOFO for information about the transition ) . 

Research Training Plan (T34 Component) : The application should describe the research training plan by addressing the following topics. Applicants are encouraged to use the headings below when describing each area.

• Training Objectives: Applications should describe the specific, measurable, and attainable training objectives for the Research Training Plan. Training objectives should align with the overarching objective of this NOFO of supporting the development of individuals who have the technical, operational, and professional skills required to conduct AI/AN health research in an ethically responsible, culturally appropriate and rigorous manner, to complete a bachelor's degree in a biomedical field, and to transition into careers in the biomedical research workforce.
• Research Experiences:   Appointed trainees are expected to gain research skills through authentic research experiences while earning their bachelor's degrees. Describe how the TURTLE program will support the research training activities of the trainees. Examples include, organizing research seminars, discussions of the scientific literature, and trainee data presentations.
• Activities for Skills Development and Promotion of Trainee Success: Trainees are expected to participate in activities that will build a broad range of technical, operational, and professional skills to enhance their science identity and self-efficacy and facilitate the successful progression into careers in the biomedical research workforce. Sites are encouraged to use the educational and training literature to inform training, mentoring, and professional development activities. Discuss the anticipated time the trainees are expected to participate in TURTLE activities given their other educational training responsibilities.
• Cohort Building: TURTLE programs are encouraged to develop and implement activities to periodically bring together supported trainees to build a sense of community and belonging.
• Career Advancement:  Describe how trainees in the program will be provided with adequate and appropriate information regarding the variety of careers in the biomedical research workforce for which their training prepares them.
• Outreach Activities: TURTLE programs are encouraged to engage in outreach activities. Examples include, facilitating opportunities for the trainees to give back to their communities, providing information to the training community on culturally-aware practices for future scientists focused on AI/AN health, and facilitating family understanding and engagement for supported trainees as they complete their research training.
• How the program will provide supported trainees with additional mentors with expertise complementary to their undergraduate research training advisors (for example, from different fields or communities) and networking opportunities to support the trainees' interests in AI/AN health research and promote their success in obtaining a bachelor's degree in a biomedical field and continuing in research careers.
• How the program confirms that participating organizations where the trainees are enrolled are promoting the development and retention of trainees for the duration of their time earning a bachelor's degree in a biomedical field. To increase the likelihood of success in completing their degrees, TURTLE programs are encouraged to maintain contact with trainees beyond the time they are financially supported by the training program.
• Mechanisms for mentor training for the TURTLE program mentors and for monitoring mentoring success, including oversight of the effectiveness of the trainee/research mentor match.
• Conflict resolution practices to address potential conflicts that may impede trainee progress, for example, mentor-mentee, peer-peer, faculty-student, staff-trainee, or faculty-faculty conflicts.
• Candidate Review Process: Describe plans for a candidate review process that will allow a broad group of research-oriented trainees interested in AI/AN health research the ability to participate in the training program. The process should employ selection processes that are consistent with applicable law.
• Trainee Appointments and Financial Support: Applications should describe at what stage in the trainees' careers they will be supported on the training grant and the length of appointments. NIGMS typically supports trainees for 1-4 years during the early years of their undergraduate degree program. If trainees are enrolled at different organizations, applications should describe how management of trainee appointments and terminations and disbursement of training funds will be handled. 
• Evidence that trainees conducted rigorous research that advanced scientific knowledge and/or technologies, with increasing self-direction (for example, peer-reviewed publications in  Training Table 5C , or other measures of scientific accomplishment appropriate to the field).
• The rate of bachelor's degree attainment for program appointees and time-to-degree for trainees (for example,  Training Table 8D ), including how many individuals obtained a degree, are still in training, or withdrew from the program with no degree.
• The success of recent program graduates transitioning into careers in the biomedical research workforce (for example,  Training Table 8D ).
• The plan for the TURTLE program evaluation to determine whether the training program is effective in meeting the research training mission and objectives.
• Methods to determine if the TURTLE training climate is perceived as inclusive, safe, and supportive of trainee development and retention. Include methods to obtain reliable and representative input from trainees and to safeguard anonymity to ensure candid feedback.
• Mechanisms to ensure the TURTLE program is responsive to outcomes analyses, program evaluations, and trainee feedback regarding the effectiveness of the TURTLE research training environment.
• Activities designed to share outcomes and effective practices of the program with the broader community, for example, presenting program data or materials to members of the research training community via web postings or presentations.
• Strategy to ensure the secure storage and preservation of program data and outcomes and how the data will be centralized, safeguarded, and retrievable during leadership and staff changes.

Note: Training Program Evaluation is not a form of human subjects research. Training grants prepare individuals for careers in the biomedical research workforce by developing and implementing evidence-informed educational practices including didactic, research, mentoring, and career development elements. While funded programs are expected to conduct ongoing program evaluations and assessments to monitor the effectiveness of the training and mentoring activities, training grant funds are not intended to support Human Subjects Research (check additional information on Human Subjects Research from  NIH  and  HHS ).

Program Staff: Briefly explain the leadership and administrative structure as well as the succession plan for critical positions.

• The administrative and training experience to provide strong leadership, direction, management, and administration of the proposed program. 
• A commitment to training future biomedical researchers, leading recruitment efforts to broaden participation, and fostering inclusive research environments.
• Received training on how to effectively mentor trainees from all backgrounds, including trainees from groups underrepresented in the biomedical sciences . 
• Additional Administrative Staff: In addition to having the appropriate infrastructure, effective administration of a training grant requires personnel with the organizational skills to recruit, appoint and track students, report outcomes, monitor the budget, and ensure stipends and tuition are provided in a timely manner. Describe the current or planned administrative staff required to develop, implement and run the TURTLE training program. 

Program Mentors: Describe the plans for building a team of TURTLE program mentors. Mentors, who often serve as role models, are an important component of the TURTLE program. Program mentors will provide additional guidance, encouragement and support for trainees that complements what they receive from their research advisors at their degree granting organizations. They may be drawn from across the United States and territories. Program mentors from diverse backgrounds, such as individuals from underrepresented racial and ethnic groups , persons with disabilities, and women are encouraged to participate. Mentors  should have expertise and experience relevant to the proposed program. When recruiting a team of mentors and role models to support the TURTLE trainees, it is expected that the following characteristics will be considered:

• Experience with teaching, mentoring, and sustaining the interest of students in biomedical fields. Programs are encouraged to recruit mentors with AI/AN health research experience.
• Awareness of the evidence base for effective student development in the biomedical research workforce.
• The ability to make strong connections with the students and understand the challenges they are experiencing.
• Understanding of and experience with appropriate cultural norms and expectations of AI/AIN health research.
• Sufficient knowledge of the biomedical research enterprise to give sound advice to students about how to effectively navigate the academic environment and career advancement options.
• Flexibility to adapt to the needs of each student.

Program Participants and Trainees:  

• The UE5 development phase may include undergraduate students as program participants to pilot the training, mentoring, and networking activities and to build a pool of potential trainees for the training phase of the award. Describe any plans to recruit program participants for the UE5 phase.
• For the T34 training phase, the recipient organization will select the trainees to be supported by the research training program. It is the responsibility of the organization to establish the qualifications, consistent with applicable law, of the trainees before they are supported by the program. The T34 phase of the TURTLE program is intended to support full-time students earning a bachelor's degree in a field that is relevant to AI/AN health research. Trainees from multiple bachelor's degree-granting organizations and scientific fields can be supported by a single TURTLE program. A Recruitment Plan to Enhance Diversity is required in the transition application discussed below.

Consistent with existing NIH practices and applicable law: (1) Funded programs may not use the race, ethnicity, or sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, or transgender status) of a participant, trainee, mentor, or faculty candidate as an eligibility or selection criteria, and (2) NIH does not use the race, ethnicity, or sex of prospective participants, participants, trainees, mentors, or faculty in the application review process or funding decisions.  Applicants and award recipients are encouraged to consult with their General Counsel to ensure all applicable laws and regulations are being followed in program design and implementation .

Organizational Environment and Commitment: Describe any additional aspects of the organizational environment and commitment not addressed under “Facilities & Other Resources”. Appropriate organizational commitment should include the provision of adequate staff, facilities, and educational resources that can contribute to the planned program. This section should not duplicate information provided elsewhere.

Resource Sharing Plan Note: Effective for due dates on or after January 25, 2023, a Data Management and Sharing Plan is not applicable for this NOFO.

Individuals are required to comply with the instructions for the Resource Sharing Plans as provided in the SF424 (R&R) Application Guide, with the following modification:

• A Resource Sharing Plan is not required for this NOFO.

Only limited Appendix materials are allowed. Follow the instructions for the Appendix as described in the SF424 (R&R) Application Guide.

PHS Human Subjects and Clinical Trials Information

Not Applicable.

Delayed Onset Study

3. Unique Entity Identifier and System for Award Management (SAM)

See Part 2. Section III.1 for information regarding the requirement for obtaining a unique entity identifier and for completing and maintaining active registrations in System for Award Management (SAM), NATO Commercial and Government Entity (NCAGE) Code (if applicable), eRA Commons, and Grants.gov

4. Submission Dates and Times

Part I.  contains information about Key Dates and times. Applicants are encouraged to submit applications before the due date to ensure they have time to make any application corrections that might be necessary for successful submission. When a submission date falls on a weekend or Federal holiday , the application deadline is automatically extended to the next business day.

Organizations must submit applications to Grants.gov (the online portal to find and apply for grants across all Federal agencies). Applicants must then complete the submission process by tracking the status of the application in the eRA Commons , NIH’s electronic system for grants administration. NIH and Grants.gov systems check the application against many of the application instructions upon submission. Errors must be corrected and a changed/corrected application must be submitted to Grants.gov on or before the application due date and time. If a Changed/Corrected application is submitted after the deadline, the application will be considered late. Applications that miss the due date and time are subjected to the NIH Grants Policy Statement Section 2.3.9.2 Electronically Submitted Applications .

Applicants are responsible for viewing their application before the due date in the eRA Commons to ensure accurate and successful submission.

Information on the submission process and a definition of on-time submission are provided in the SF424 (R&R) Application Guide.

5. Intergovernmental Review (E.O. 12372)

This initiative is not subject to intergovernmental review .

6. Funding Restrictions

All NIH awards are subject to the terms and conditions, cost principles, and other considerations described in the NIH Grants Policy Statement .

Pre-award costs are allowable only as described in the NIH Grants Policy Statement .

Note, however, that for the training phase (T34), pre-award costs are not allowable charges for stipends or tuition/fees on training grants because these costs may not be charged to the grant until a trainee has actually been appointed, and the appropriate paperwork submitted to the NIH awarding component. Any additional costs associated with the decision to allow research elective credit for short-term research training are not allowable charges on a training grant.

Carryover of unobligated funds from the development phase (UE5) to the research training phase (T34) will require prior NIH approval. 

For the training phase (T34), the National Research Service Award (NRSA) policies  apply. An N RSA appointment may not be held concurrently with another Federally sponsored fellowship, traineeship, or similar Federal award that provides a stipend or otherwise duplicates provisions of the NRSA.

NIGMS does not permit automatic carryover of training grant (T34) funds from one budget period to the next.

7. Other Submission Requirements and Information

Applications must be submitted electronically following the instructions described in the SF424 (R&R) Application Guide. Paper applications will not be accepted.

Applicants must complete all required registrations before the application due date. Section III. Eligibility Information contains information about registration.

For assistance with your electronic application or for more information on the electronic submission process, visit How to Apply – Application Guide . If you encounter a system issue beyond your control that threatens your ability to complete the submission process on-time, you must follow the  Dealing with System Issues guidance. For assistance with application submission, contact the Application Submission Contacts in Section VII .

Important reminders:

All PD(s)/PI(s) must include their eRA Commons ID in the Credential field of the Senior/Key Person Profile form . Failure to register in the Commons and to include a valid PD/PI Commons ID in the credential field will prevent the successful submission of an electronic application to NIH.

The applicant organization must ensure that the unique entity identifier provided on the application is the same identifier used in the organization’s profile in the eRA Commons and for the System for Award Management. Additional information may be found in the SF424 (R&R) Application Guide.

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Upon receipt, applications will be evaluated for completeness and compliance with application instructions by the National Institute of General Medical Sciences. Applications that are incomplete and/or non-compliant will not be reviewed. 

Requests of $500,000 or more for direct costs in any year

Applicants requesting $500,000 or more in direct costs in any year (excluding consortium F&A) are not required to contact a Scientific/Research Contact before submitting the application. The Policy on the Acceptance for Review of Unsolicited Applications that Request $500,000 or More in Direct Costs as described in the SF424 (R&R) Application Guide is not applicable for this notice of funding opportunity.

Recipients or subrecipients must submit any information related to violations of federal criminal law involving fraud, bribery, or gratuity violations potentially affecting the federal award. See Mandatory Disclosures, 2 CFR 200.113 and NIH Grants Policy Statement Section 4.1.35 .

Send written disclosures to the NIH Chief Grants Management Officer listed on the Notice of Award for the IC that funded the award and to the HHS Office of Inspector Grant Self Disclosure Program at [email protected] .

Applicants are required to follow the instructions for post-submission materials, as described in  the policy .

Section V. Application Review Information

1. criteria.

Only the review criteria described below will be considered in the review process. Applications submitted to the NIH in support of the NIH mission are evaluated for scientific and technical merit through the NIH peer review system.

Specific to this NOFO: NIGMS recognizes that effective, well-designed research training programs that promote broad participation in the biomedical research workforce can take place in a wide variety of organizational environments and with mentors who have varying levels of NIH research project grant support. Reviewers should evaluate the proposed TURTLE program considering the applicant organization's stated objectives, organizational context, available resources, and the capacity of those resources to meet the stated objectives. Reviewers should note that identification by the applicant of current shortcomings and challenges can be viewed as positive factors if accompanied by sound plans for how the applicant would use the TURTLE award to overcome or remediate these challenges.

Reviewers will provide an overall impact score to reflect their assessment of the likelihood for the project to strongly advance research training by fulfilling the goals of the program, in consideration of the following review criteria and additional review criteria, as applicable for the project proposed.

Reviewers will consider each of the review criteria below in the determination of scientific merit and give a separate score for each. An application does not need to be strong in all categories to be judged likely to have major scientific impact.

• Evaluate whether the proposed program will develop a pool of scientists who earn biomedical bachelor's degrees and have the technical, operational, and professional skills to pursue culturally appropriate AI/AN health-related research careers.
• Consider whether the application provides convincing evidence that the proposed program will significantly advance the stated goal of the TURTLE program.
• Evaluate whether the PD/PI or PD/PI team have the potential to provide both administrative and research training leadership to the development and implementation of the proposed program.
• If the project proposes a multi-PD/PI team, evaluate whether the team has complementary and integrated expertise. Consider whether the leadership approach, governance, and organizational structure are appropriate for the proposed program.
• Consider whether an appropriate level of effort will be devoted by the program staff and leadership to ensure the program's intended goal is accomplished.
• Discuss whether the approach to recruiting the Program Mentor team is likely to assemble a pool of individuals who will have the appropriate scientific background, mentor training and experience in mentoring trainees to promote the success of the TURTLE program. 
• Evaluate whether the objectives, plan, and timeline for the Development Plan are feasible and attainable.
• Consider whether the Development Plan will sufficiently develop or enhance the appropriate staff expertise, trainee recruitment procedures, grants administration capacity, career enhancement activities, information technology infrastructure, and trainee tracking resources to support a successful training phase.
• Evaluate whether the overall training plans and timelines are feasible, attainable and will align with the TURTLE program objectives.
• Discuss whether the overall training plan describes effective activities for support of the research training experiences, and for skills development, cohort building, career advancement and outreach.
• Assess whether the planned strategy and administrative structure to oversee and monitor the program will ensure appropriate and timely trainee progress.
• Assess the suitability of the program mentor recruitment, training and monitoring plan, as well as any plans for engaging the undergraduate research advisors at the degree-granting organization.
• Evaluate whether the planned activities are likely to recruit a sufficient pool of individuals interested in earning a bachelor's degree in a biomedical field and conducting AI/AN health research.
• Assess whether the plans for tracking TURTLE trainees and for the program evaluation are sound and likely to provide useful information on the effectiveness of the program.
• .Evaluate whether the environment of the applicant organization(s) will contribute to the intended goals of the proposed program.
• Assess whether the application provides tangible evidence of sufficient organizational commitment.

As applicable for the project proposed, reviewers will evaluate the following additional items while determining scientific and technical merit, and in providing an overall impact score, but will not give separate scores for these items.

Generally not applicable. Reviewers should bring any concerns to the attention of the Scientific Review Officer.

As applicable for the project proposed, reviewers will consider each of the following items, but will not give scores for these items, and should not consider them in providing an overall impact score.

Generally not applicable. Reviewers should bring any concerns to the attention of the Scientific Review Officer..

Reviewers will consider whether the budget and the requested period of support are fully justified and reasonable in relation to the proposed program.

2. Review and Selection Process 

Applications will be evaluated for scientific and technical merit by (an) appropriate Scientific Review Group(s), in accordance with NIH peer review policy and procedures , using the stated review criteria. Assignment to a Scientific Review Group will be shown in the eRA Commons.

As part of the scientific peer review, all applications will receive a written critique.

Applications may undergo a selection process in which only those applications deemed to have the highest scientific and technical merit (generally the top half of applications under review) will be discussed and assigned an overall impact score.

Applications will be assigned on the basis of established PHS referral guidelines to the appropriate NIH Institute or Center. Applications will compete for available funds with all other recommended applications submitted in response to this NOFO. Following initial peer review, recommended applications will receive a second level of review by the appropriate national Advisory Council or Board. The following will be considered in making funding decisions, consistent with applicable law:

• Scientific and technical merit of the proposed project as determined by scientific peer review.
• Availability of funds.
• Relevance of the proposed project to program priorities.
• Broad geographic distribution.
• Contributions to portfolio breadth as outlined in the NIGMS Strategic Plan.

If the application is under consideration for funding, NIH will request "just-in-time" information from the applicant as described in the  NIH Grants Policy Statement Section 2.5.1. Just-in-Time Procedures . This request is not a Notice of Award nor should it be construed to be an indicator of possible funding.

Prior to making an award, NIH reviews an applicant’s federal award history in SAM.gov to ensure sound business practices. An applicant can review and comment on any information in the Responsibility/Qualification records available in SAM.gov.  NIH will consider any comments by the applicant in the Responsibility/Qualification records in SAM.gov to ascertain the applicant’s integrity, business ethics, and performance record of managing Federal awards per 2 CFR Part 200.206 “Federal awarding agency review of risk posed by applicants.”  This provision will apply to all NIH grants and cooperative agreements except fellowships.

3. Anticipated Announcement and Award Dates

After the peer review of the application is completed, the PD/PI will be able to access his or her Summary Statement (written critique) via the  eRA Commons . Refer to Part 1 for dates for peer review, advisory council review, and earliest start date.

Information regarding the disposition of applications is available in the NIH Grants Policy Statement Section 2.4.4 Disposition of Applications .

Section VI. Award Administration Information

1. award notices.

A Notice of Award (NoA) is the official authorizing document notifying the applicant that an award has been made and that funds may be requested from the designated HHS payment system or office. The NoA is signed by the Grants Management Officer and emailed to the recipient’s business official.

In accepting the award, the recipient agrees that any activities under the award are subject to all provisions currently in effect or implemented during the period of the award, other Department regulations and policies in effect at the time of the award, and applicable statutory provisions.

Recipients must comply with any funding restrictions described in Section IV.6. Funding Restrictions. Any pre-award costs incurred before receipt of the NoA are at the applicant's own risk.  For more information on the Notice of Award, please refer to the  NIH Grants Policy Statement Section 5. The Notice of Award and NIH Grants & Funding website, see  Award Process.

2. Administrative and National Policy Requirements

The following Federal wide and HHS-specific policy requirements apply to awards funded through NIH:

• The rules listed at 2 CFR Part 200 , Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards.
• All NIH grant and cooperative agreement awards include the NIH Grants Policy Statement as part of the terms and conditions in the Notice of Award (NoA). The NoA includes the requirements of this NOFO. For these terms of award, see the NIH Grants Policy Statement Part II: Terms and Conditions of NIH Grant Awards, Subpart A: General and Part II: Terms and Conditions of NIH Grant Awards, Subpart B: Terms and Conditions for Specific Types of Grants, Recipients, and Activities .
• HHS recognizes that NIH research projects are often limited in scope for many reasons that are nondiscriminatory, such as the principal investigator’s scientific interest, funding limitations, recruitment requirements, and other considerations. Thus, criteria in research protocols that target or exclude certain populations are warranted where nondiscriminatory justifications establish that such criteria are appropriate with respect to the health or safety of the subjects, the scientific study design, or the purpose of the research. For additional guidance regarding how the provisions apply to NIH grant programs, please contact the Scientific/Research Contact that is identified in Section VII under Agency Contacts of this NOFO.

All federal statutes and regulations relevant to federal financial assistance, including those highlighted in  NIH Grants Policy Statement Section 4 Public Policy Requirements, Objectives and Other Appropriation Mandates.

Recipients are responsible for ensuring that their activities comply with all applicable federal regulations.  NIH may terminate awards under certain circumstances.  See  2 CFR Part 200.340 Termination and  NIH Grants Policy Statement Section 8.5.2 Remedies for Noncompliance or Enforcement Actions: Suspension, Termination, and Withholding of Support . 

The following special terms of award are in addition to, and not in lieu of, otherwise applicable U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) administrative guidelines, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) grant administration regulations at 2 CFR Part 200, and other HHS, PHS, and NIH grant administration policies. 

The administrative and funding instrument used for this program will function as a cooperative agreement, an "assistance" mechanism (rather than an "acquisition" mechanism), in which substantial NIH programmatic involvement with the recipients is anticipated during the performance of the activities. Under the cooperative agreement, the NIH purpose is to support and stimulate the recipients' activities by involvement in and otherwise working jointly with the award recipients in a partnership role; it is not to assume direction, prime responsibility, or a dominant role in the activities. Consistent with this concept, the dominant role and prime responsibility will remain with the recipients for the project as a whole, although specific tasks and activities may be shared among the recipients and the NIH as defined below. 

The PD(s)/PI(s) will have the primary responsibility for:

• Adhering to the overall objective of the TURTLE program.
• Developing capacity to administer a National Research Service Award (NRSA) Training grant.
• Developing programmatic activities.
• Contributing to the cooperative nature of the TURTLE program.

Recipients will retain custody of and have primary rights to the data and software developed under these awards, subject to Government rights of access consistent with current DHHS, PHS, and NIH policies.

During the UE5 phase, NIH staff have substantial programmatic involvement that is above and beyond the normal stewardship role in awards, as described below:

Project Coordinator . The Project Coordinator will not participate in the oversight of the NOFO, application review, or programmatic and budgetary stewardship of the award. The Project Coordinator will also not participate as an active researcher in the evaluation of the TURTLE program. NIH Project Coordinator(s) will:

• Guide the development of each TURTLE award and the TURTLE network by providing overall advice and coordination.
• Facilitate, not direct, activities.
• Ensure that the activities supported by the TURTLE awards are consistent with NIH missions and goals.
• Make recommendations regarding project direction to accomplish the goals of the TURTLE program.
• Promote communication between NIH and the grantee.
• Provide support to facilitate the timely progress toward agreed-upon programmatic goals, outcome measures, and milestones.
• Work closely and effectively with awardees to ensure standardized information and data needed to evaluate program effectiveness and preparedness for the transition to the training grant phase are submitted in a timely fashion.

Program Official . The NIH Program Official will be responsible for oversight of the NOFO and the normal programmatic stewardship of the award, including participating in funding recommendations, and will be named in the Notice of Award. The Program Official will not partake of the duties of the Project Coordinator.

Joint Responsibilities

There are no joint responsibilities between the recipient and NIH staff.

Dispute Resolution:  During the awarded UE5 phase, disagreements between award recipients and the NIH that arise regarding matters related to the direction of the funded program may be brought to a Dispute Resolution Panel. The panel will be composed of three members: a designee of the recipient, one NIH designee, and a third designee with expertise in the relevant area who is chosen by the other two. This special dispute resolution procedure does not alter the recipient's right to appeal an adverse action that is otherwise appealable in accordance with PHS regulation 42 CFR Part 50, Subpart D and DHHS regulation 45 CFR Part 16.

3. Data Management and Sharing

Note: The NIH Policy for Data Management and Sharing is effective for due dates on or after January 25, 2023.

Consistent with the NIH Policy for Data Management and Sharing, when data management and sharing is applicable to the award, recipients will be required to adhere to the Data Management and Sharing requirements as outlined in the NIH Grants Policy Statement . Upon the approval of a Data Management and Sharing Plan, it is required for recipients to implement the plan as described.

4. Reporting

When multiple years are involved, recipients will be required to submit the  Research Performance Progress Report (RPPR)  annually and financial statements as required in the NIH Grants Policy Statement Section 8.4.1 Reporting.  To learn more about post-award monitoring and reporting, see the NIH Grants & Funding website, see Post-Award Monitoring and Reporting .

For the Development phase (UE5): 

• Recipients will be required to submit progress as instructed in the Education RPPRs section of RPPR Instruction Guide .
• A final RPPR and the expenditure data portion of the Federal Financial Report are required at the end of the UE5 award period.

For the Research Training phase (T34):

• Recipients will be required to submit progress as instructed in the Training RPPRs section of RPPR Instruction Guide .
• The recipient institution must submit a completed Statement of Appointment ( PHS Form 2271 ) for each trainee appointed or reappointed to the training grant for 8 weeks or more. Grantees must submit the PHS 2271 data electronically using the xTrain system. More information on xTrain is available at  xTrain (eRA Commons) . An appointment or reappointment may begin any time during the budget period, but not before the budget period start date of the grant year.
• A notarized statement verifying possession of permanent residency documentation must be submitted with the Statement of Appointment ( PHS Form 2271 ). Individuals with a Conditional Permanent Resident status must first meet full (non-conditional) Permanent Residency requirements before receiving support.
• A final RPPR and the expenditure data portion of the Federal Financial Report for all Trainees, are required for closeout of a T34 award as described in the  NIH Grants Policy Statement .

NIH NOFOs outline intended research goals and objectives. Post award, NIH will review and measure performance based on the details and outcomes that are shared within the RPPR, as described at 45 CFR Part 75.301 and 2 CFR 200.301.

Failure by the recipient institution to submit required forms in a timely, complete, and accurate manner may result in an expenditure disallowance or a delay in any continuation funding for the award.

Instructions for the Transition from the UE5 to the T34 Component

Transition Application

The transition to the T34 phase of funding is not automatic and is contingent upon satisfactory progress towards achieving the UE5 milestones, administrative review, and the availability of funds. NIGMS will provide detailed instructions about transition applications to UE5 recipients approximately six months prior to the end of the UE5 award period. TURTLE UE5 recipients wishing to submit the T34 transition application should prepare the application using the  PHS 2590 forms . Follow the PHS 2590 instructions unless instructed otherwise below. 

 The T34 Transition Application must include the following components:

• Detailed budget and budget justification. Submit an updated proposed training budget using PHS 2590 budget forms for each of the five years of the T34 phase.
• Biographical sketches.   Include biosketches for the PD/PI team and Program Mentors using the  Non-Fellowship Biosketch format . The PD/PI team and Program Mentors’ personal statements should include a description of their mentoring and training philosophy, including commitment to inclusion in the research training environments.
• Other Support
• All Personnel Report
• Hiring or training program personnel with the appropriate expertise.
• Ability to recruit a pool of research-oriented trainees in alignment with the goals of the TURTLE program. For example, the establishment of any needed partnerships with organizations providing undergraduate research training relevant to future  researchers who are interested in pursuing a career in AI/AN health research.
• An effective, updated plan for research training, career development, and networking activities and the personnel and technologies to deliver these activities. Include any data from piloting training, career development, or networking pilots.
• Establishment of effective recruitment, training and monitoring practices for mentors associated with the program.
• Development of grants administration capacity, including management of consortium arrangements if applicable, trainee appointments and terminations, reporting and the administration of trainee stipends, tuition and training-related expenses.
• The capacity to track and report on trainee progress and outcomes
• Recruitment Plan to Enhance Diversity (3 pages) : Applicants should describe a Recruitment Plan to Enhance Diversity. For purposes of this requirement, “recruitment” refers to outreach efforts intended to encourage individuals to apply for the program.  “Recruitment” does not mean the appointment or hiring of an individual into the program. Include outreach strategies and activities designed to recruit a sufficient pool of potential trainees whose career goals align with the purpose of the program. Applicants are encouraged to consider strategies on the NIGMS webpage . Activities may include forming partnerships with bachelor's degree granting organizations that enroll students interested in AI/AN health research, attending national meetings for research-oriented students, or hosting summer experiences to conduct AI/AN health research.
• Plan for Instruction in Methods for Enhancing Rigor and Reproducibility (3 pages) . Applicants should include a plan that will be implemented in the training phase of the award for the oversight of "Instruction in Methods for Enhancing Rigor and Reproducibility". The plan should describe how the program will reinforce the principles important for enhancing research rigor and reproducibility, for example, critical evaluation of foundational research underlying a project, rigorous experimental design and data interpretation, computational and quantitative approaches, consideration of relevant biological variables such as sex, authentication of key biological and/or chemical resources, data and material sharing, record keeping, and transparency in reporting. The plan should be appropriate and reasonable for the nature and duration of the proposed activities. Applicants are encouraged to consult the  NIGMS clearinghouse for training modules to enhance data reproducibility and other resources when developing the plans.
• Plan for Instruction in the Responsible Conduct of Research (3 pages): Applicants should include a plan that will be implemented in the training phase of the award for the oversight of “Instruction in the Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR)” for appointed trainees to ensure the appropriate content is being provided either by the degree granting organization or the TURTLE T34 program. Applicants are encouraged to review the instructions for Plan for Instruction in the Responsible Conduct of Research as provided in the SF424 (R&R) Application Guide for topics typically covered. Programs are encouraged to provide additional modules for the responsible conduct of AI/AN health research. 

Trainee Diversity Reports and the NIH Training Data Tables are not required for the transition application but will be required for subsequent progress reports and renewal applications.

Combine the required components into one compiled ( Merge PDFs: How to combine PDF files for free | Adobe Acrobat ), flattened  PDF ( Print to PDF (adobe.com) ) document.

The Authorized Organization Representative should submit the transition application PDF by email to the NIGMS Grants Management Specialist and Program Official.

UE5 recipients who are not approved to transition will receive written notification from NIGMS communicating the rationale for the disapproval. This notification typically will be sent within 60 days of receipt of the transition application.

Although the financial plans of NIGMS provide support for this program, awards pursuant to this funding opportunity are contingent upon the availability of funds.

Termination of the UE5 award phase

If transition from the UE5 phase to the T34 phase occurs at the originally scheduled end date of the UE5 award, then no specific steps to terminate the UE5 award are necessary. 

If the transition from the UE5 phase to the T34 phase occurs prior to the scheduled end date of the UE5 award phase, then a revised Notice of Award will be issued to terminate the UE5 phase award. Carryover of unspent funds from the UE5 phase into the T34 phase is permitted with prior approval from NIH.

A final RPPR and the expenditure data portion of the Federal Financial Report are required for closeout of an award as described in the NIH Grants Policy Statement Section 8.6 Closeout .

We encourage inquiries concerning this funding opportunity and welcome the opportunity to answer questions from potential applicants.

eRA Service Desk (Questions regarding ASSIST, eRA Commons, application errors and warnings, documenting system problems that threaten submission by the due date, and post-submission issues)

Finding Help Online:  https://www.era.nih.gov/need-help  (preferred method of contact) Telephone: 301-402-7469 or 866-504-9552 (Toll Free)

General Grants Information (Questions regarding application instructions, application processes, and NIH grant resources) Email:  [email protected]  (preferred method of contact) Telephone: 301-480-7075

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SBA Company Registry (Questions regarding required registration at the SBA Company Registry and for technical questions or issues) Website to Email: http://sbir.gov/feedback?type=reg

Kalynda Gonzales Stokes, Ph.D. National Institutes of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS) Email: [email protected]

National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS) Email: [email protected]

Justin Rosenzweig National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS) Email: [email protected]

Section VIII. Other Information

Recently issued trans-NIH policy notices may affect your application submission. A full list of policy notices published by NIH is provided in the NIH Guide for Grants and Contracts . All awards are subject to the terms and conditions, cost principles, and other considerations described in the NIH Grants Policy Statement .

Awards are made under the authorization of Sections 301 and 405 of the Public Health Service Act as amended (42 USC 241 and 284) and under Federal Regulations 42 CFR 63A and 45 CFR Part 75 and 2 CFR Part 200.

Kirov State Medical University 2024-25: Admission, Courses, Fees, Eligibility Ranking etc.

Established in 1987, Kirov State Medical University is a non-profit public higher education institution situated in the populous city of Kirov, located in the Kirov Oblast with a population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants. The university is officially recognized by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation, serving as a coeducational institution in Russia.

Kirov State Medical University provides a range of courses leading to officially recognized higher education degrees, including bachelor’s, master’s, and doctorate degrees across various fields of study. The university offers diverse academic and non-academic facilities and services, including a well-equipped library and administrative support. Many Indian students aspire to pursue their MBBS studies at Kirov State Medical University.

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College Summary

Before concluding the College Summary, let’s review the essential details of Kirov State Medical University.

	Kirov Oblast, Russia
	1987
	Public
	04+
	English & Russian
	Not Required
	,
	Ministry of Education and Science Russia
	USD- $ 1,652 (Per-Annual) INR- Rs. 1,37,156/- (Per-Annual)
	Country-291 World-7682 (  UniRank)
	September Intake
	Yes (Male & Female)
	Pobedilovo Airport
	https://study.kirovgma.ru/

Affiliation and Recognition

These are the renowned bodies who’ve given reputation the Kirov State Medical University Russia.

• National Medical Commission of India (NMC).
• World Health Organization (WHO).
• Ministry of Science & Higher Education of the Russian Federation

The faculties at Kirov State Medical University in Russia vary by department and cover many different subjects and specialities.

• Faculty of General Medicine
• Faculty of Pediatric
• Faculty of Stomatology
• Socio-economic

Courses Offered

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Kirov State Medical University Courses offer quality medical programs under highly qualified faculty and state-of-the-art infrastructure. This College is famous for its undergraduate medical programs if you want more details  about the MBBS course .

(MBBS)	6 Years (English Medium) 7 Years (Russian Medium)

Why Study MBBS At Kirov State Medical University?

• At Kirov University, The fee structure is flexible and convenient for the students.
• This University provides a 6-year MBBS with a 1-year internship to the students.
• Seminars and conferences are organized regularly for the students to enhance their knowledge.
• The good international relations of the university make it convenient for the students to pursue education.
• The environment of the Kirov State Medical University helps students in their overall development.

Admission Procedure

To secure admission to Kirov State Medical University, it is essential to qualify for the National Eligibility Entrance Exam (NEET) for Indian students.

Eligibility Condition

Russia has been one of the top preferred destinations for international students to pursue their Medical Degree Courses. Check the eligibility below if you want to study MBBS at Kirov State Medical University.

	Your age should be at least 17 years old on or before 31st December of the admission year. *No Upper Age Limit.
	Class 12th in Science, with PCB and English subjects from a board recognized by the authorities in India.
	50% in 10+2 (UR) 45% (SC/OBC/ST)
	(For Indian Students)

Documents Required

Before enrolling in Kirov State Medical University, make sure to have all the necessary documents on hand.

• Passport (Minimum 18 months validity).
• 10th Certificate & Mark sheet.
• 12th Certificate & Mark sheet.
• Birth Certificate.
• 10 passport-size Photographs
• Official Invitation letter from the Medical University of Russia.
• Authorization of all documents from the Ministry of External Affairs, New Delhi.
• Legalization of all documents from the Russian Embassy.
• Bank receipt of 1st Year of Kirov State Medical University Tuition fees (required for some Universities).
• HIV test documents.

Fee Structure

In this section, all the MBBS Students get information about the Kirov State Medical University fee structure. Check all the relevant queries regarding fees following this page,  Low fees for MBBS Colleges in Russia .

MBBS	$ 1,653	Rs. 1,37,156/-

Ranking 2024-25

UniRank provides the ranking of Kirov State Medical University within the country and globally as follows:

Country Ranking	291
World Ranking	7682

About Kirov State City

• Kirov is the largest city and administrative centre of Kirov Oblast, Russia.
• The native Slavic tribe of Central Russia and Volga regions, the Vyatichis (also called Viatichi), mixed here with the Novgorodian Slovenes and Finno-Ugric people.

Contact Details

Kirov State Medical University, Russia Address:  Ulitsa Karla Marksa, 112, Kirov, Kirov Oblast, Russia, 610027 Website:  https://study.kirovgma.ru/

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Where is kirov state medical university located.

Ulitsa Karla Marksa, 112, Kirov, Kirov Oblast, Russia, 610027.

What scholarships and grants are available to students?

Various scholarships and service grants are available to deserving students. The Study Now, Pay Later Plan is also available case-to-case basis.

Does Kirov State Medical University accept transferees?

Kirov University accepts transferees on a case-to-case basis.

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