NIGMS Institutional Biomedical Undergraduate Research Training Program
This grant funds colleges to provide 2-3 years of biomedical research training for undergraduates, aiming to prepare diverse students for advanced degrees and impactful research careers.
Funder: National Institutes of Health
Due Dates: September 25, 2028 (final closing date)
Funding Amounts: Award size not specified; no explicit ceiling or floor; multi-year institutional training grant
Summary: Supports institutions to develop and implement evidence-informed biomedical undergraduate research training and mentoring programs to prepare students for advanced research degrees.
Description
The NIGMS Institutional Biomedical Undergraduate Research Training (BURT) Program (T34) aims to strengthen the research training environment at eligible institutions and develop a diverse pool of well-trained students who complete their baccalaureate degrees in biomedical fields and successfully transition into research-focused higher degree programs (e.g., Ph.D., M.D./Ph.D.). The program encourages the development and implementation of effective, evidence-informed approaches to undergraduate biomedical research training and mentoring, ultimately supporting the future biomedical research workforce.
There are two application tracks:
- Single Site: Supports trainees from a single baccalaureate-degree granting institution.
- Community College Partnerships: Supports community college trainee development through collaborations between at least one associate-degree granting organization (community college) and at least one baccalaureate-degree granting organization.
Programs must integrate didactic, research, and career development elements to prepare participants for impactful careers in health-related research.
