This grant supports federally recognized Tribes or Tribal Entities in creating or improving Institutional Review Boards to oversee biomedical research involving human participants.
Supporting eligible Tribal entities in either establishing or enhancing Tribal Institutional Review Boards (IRBs) to ensure ethical research practices within the community.
This grant funds Tribal Entities to train and mentor undergraduate and graduate students in biomedical research, supporting their education and career development in the field.
NIH's limited competition supports institutions in historically underfunded states to build biomedical research capacity through early-career recruitment, mentoring, facilities, and administrative support.
NIH's limited competition supports expansion and sustainability of biomedical research centers at eligible institutions in states with historically low NIH funding; clinical trials are not allowed.
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.