Tribal Undergraduate to Graduate Research Training and Leadership Experiences (TURTLE) Program (UE5/T34)
The TURTLE program funds tribal entities to train American Indian/Alaska Native undergrads in biomedical research, preparing them for careers in AI/AN health research.
Funder: National Institutes of Health
Due Dates: January 27, 2025 | January 26, 2026 | January 25, 2027
Funding Amounts: Up to 7 years of support: 2 years for development (UE5) and 5 years for training (T34); budgets are not limited and should reflect project needs; typically supports ~10 trainees/year in the training phase.
Summary: Funds Tribal entities to develop and implement undergraduate biomedical research training programs, building a pipeline of scientists focused on American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) health research.
Key Information: Phased award: initial development (UE5) must be completed and reviewed before transition to training (T34); only eligible Tribal entities may apply.
Description
This opportunity supports federally recognized American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) Tribes, Tribal colleges or universities, Tribal health programs, or Tribal organizations in building capacity to train undergraduate students in biomedically relevant research. The program aims to develop a pool of scientists equipped to conduct culturally appropriate, ethical, and rigorous research on AI/AN health and health disparities. The award is structured in two phases: an initial development phase (UE5) to establish program infrastructure, followed by a training phase (T34) to support undergraduate trainees.
