Limited Competition: Tribal Undergraduate and Graduate Research Training and Leadership Experiences (TURTLE) Program
Forecasted
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.
Funder: National Institutes of Health
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2028 (anticipated)
Funding Amounts: Award size and total funding not yet announced; phased multi-year awards expected.
Summary: Supports Tribal Entities to develop research training and leadership programs for undergraduate and graduate students in biomedical fields.
Key Information: Limited competition; open only to federally recognized Tribal Entities and consortia.
Description
The Tribal Undergraduate and Graduate Research Training and Leadership Experiences (TURTLE) Program is a forecasted, limited competition grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Its goal is to support eligible Tribal Entities in developing, implementing, and sustaining training and mentoring activities that prepare undergraduate and graduate students for careers in biomedical research. The program emphasizes building a pool of students with skills to conduct Tribal health research, complete degrees in biomedical fields, and transition into the biomedical research workforce. Support will be provided through phased, multi-year cooperative agreements or grants.
