National Institute of General Medical Sciences Predoctoral Basic Biomedical Sciences Research Training Program (T32)
This grant supports biomedical graduate training and mentoring programs to develop a diverse pool of skilled scientists to tackle the nation's research agenda.
Funder: National Institutes of Health
Due Dates: May 25, 2025 (New, Renewal/Resubmission/Revision) | September 25, 2025 (New, Renewal/Resubmission/Revision) | January 25, 2026 (New, Renewal/Resubmission/Revision) | May 25, 2026 (New, Renewal/Resubmission/Revision) | September 25, 2026 (New, Renewal/Resubmission/Revision)
Funding Amounts: No budget cap; awards typically support stipends, tuition, and training expenses for 1–2 years per trainee; project period up to 5 years; indirect costs capped at 8% MTDC.
Summary: Supports institutional predoctoral training programs to develop a diverse pool of well-trained biomedical scientists through rigorous, evidence-informed graduate research training and mentoring.
Key Information: Updated March 2025: Applicants must review the latest NOFO and align applications with current agency priorities.
Description
This opportunity, offered by the National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS) at NIH, funds institutional predoctoral training programs in the basic biomedical sciences (T32 mechanism). The program aims to develop a diverse pool of well-trained scientists prepared to address the nation’s biomedical research needs. Funded programs are expected to provide rigorous, evidence-informed research training and mentoring, incorporating didactic coursework, research experiences, and career development activities. The program encourages creative, transformative approaches to graduate training that keep pace with the evolving biomedical research landscape.
Trainees are typically supported for 1–2 years during the early stages of their graduate studies, with a strong emphasis on building technical, operational, and professional skills for a broad range of biomedical research careers. Programs must demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and foster safe, supportive, and inclusive research environments.
