Tribal Undergraduate to Graduate Research Training and Leadership Experiences (TURTLE) Program (UE5/T32)
The TURTLE program funds tribal entities to train American Indian/Alaska Native students for biomedical research careers focused on AI/AN health.
Funder: National Institutes of Health
Due Dates: January 27, 2025 | January 26, 2026 | January 25, 2027
Funding Amounts: Budgets are not limited; up to 7 years (2 years development, 5 years training); typically supports ~10 trainees/year in the training phase.
Summary: Funds Tribal entities to develop and implement doctoral research training programs in biomedical sciences focused on American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) health.
Key Information: Phased award: 2-year development (UE5) followed by 5-year training (T32); 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 and administering research training programs for doctoral students in biomedical fields. 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 to build capacity and infrastructure, followed by a training phase that provides direct support for predoctoral trainees.
