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Tribal Undergraduate to Graduate Research Training and Leadership Experiences (TURTLE) Program (UE5/T32) Grant

TURTLE is a phased NIH/NIGMS opportunity for eligible Tribal Entities to develop through UE5 and implement through T32 doctoral training and mentoring focused on AI/AN health and health-disparities research.…

Official application

Award

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Deadline

January 25, 2027

100 days

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Decision snapshot

Potential award

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Official deadline

January 25, 2027

100 days

Eligibility evidence

1 confirmed criterion

5 checks available

Application load

Moderate effort

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Does your proposed work directly align with Health, Human Services, Workforce Development, Research?

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Program area

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Plain-English explanation

Plain-English explanation

TURTLE is a phased NIH/NIGMS opportunity for eligible Tribal Entities to develop through UE5 and implement through T32 doctoral training and mentoring focused on AI/AN health and health-disparities research. It aims to prepare individuals to complete biomedical Ph.D.s and enter the biomedical research workforce with technical, operational, and professional skills grounded in cultural appropriateness, ethical responsibility, and scientific rigor. Strong fit depends first on confirming Tribal Entity eligibility and then demonstrating a credible UE5-to-T32 training pathway. Award amounts, expected awards, and formal review criteria are absent from the packet and must be checked in PAR-24-235.

Editorial analysis

What the funder is trying to accomplish

NIGMS intends to develop a pool of scientists capable of conducting research on AI/AN health and health disparities. The phased award supports development of training and mentoring activities through UE5 and their implementation through T32. Intended outcomes include biomedical Ph.D. completion and transition into the biomedical research workforce, with AI/AN health research conducted in a culturally appropriate, ethically responsible, and rigorous manner.

Editorial analysis

Strong-fit project signals

The proposed lead can document an eligibility basis consistent with the full NIH announcement's definition of an eligible Tribal Entity. The proposed program is directed toward biomedical Ph.D. completion and entry into the biomedical research workforce, rather than only general education, clinical training, health services, or broad workforce programming. Training and mentoring are specifically organized around research on AI/AN health and health disparities. The program develops trainees' technical, operational, and professional skills for culturally appropriate, ethically responsible, and rigorous research. The applicant can present a credible phased model in which training and mentoring activities are developed through UE5 and implemented through T32.

Editorial analysis

What reviewers may prioritize

Formal review criteria are not included in the evidence packet. The stated purpose nevertheless supports treating the following as likely program-alignment priorities: a clear focus on AI/AN health and health-disparities research; a coherent UE5-to-T32 pathway; credible doctoral training and mentoring; preparation for biomedical Ph.D. completion and research careers; and integration of cultural appropriateness, ethical responsibility, and scientific rigor. These are inferred alignment priorities, not confirmed scoring criteria.

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Source-backed synopsis

What this grant funds

The purpose of the Tribal Undergraduate to Graduate Research Training and Leadership Experiences (TURTLE) program is to fund federally recognized American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) Tribes, tribal colleges or universities, Tribal health programs, or Tribal organizations (collectively termed, eligible Tribal Entities) to identify and develop a pool of scientists to conduct research on AI/AN health and health disparities. Through this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO), NIGMS will provide support for a phased award to eligible AI/AN Tribal Entities to develop (UE5) and implement (T32) effective training and mentoring activities for research-oriented individuals earning a doctoral degree in a biomedical research field at a variety of institutions across the United States and territories. The overall purpose is to support the development of individuals who have the technical, operational, and professional skills required to conduct AI/AN health research in a culturally appropriate, ethically responsible and rigorous manner, to complete Ph.D.s in a biomedical field, and to transition into careers in the biomedical research workforce.

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Award range
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Geography
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Assistance listing
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Mission alignment

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Geographic fit

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Working plan

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Requirements captured

Other requirements
Other Eligible Applicants include the following: Indian/Native American Tribal Governments (Other than Federally Recognized); Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs) ; See Funding Announcement for Eligibility Details Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Institutions) are not eligible to apply Non-domestic (non-U.S.) components of U.S. Organizations are not eligible to apply. Foreign components, as defined in the NIH Grants Policy Statement, are not allowed.
Submission system
Grants.gov
Attachments
https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-24-235.html
Contact
National Institutes of Health · grantsinfo@nih.gov · 301-402-2541

Official deadline

January 25, 2027

Moderate effort based on requirements currently captured.

  1. Confirm eligibility, registrations, partners, and internal approval.

  2. Finalize project design, outcomes, and supporting evidence.

  3. Draft the narrative and detailed budget.

  4. Complete compliance review and collect attachments.

  5. Submit early and preserve the confirmation receipt.

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Quick answersFrequently asked questionsGet concise answers about Tribal Undergraduate to Graduate Research Training and Leadership Experiences (TURTLE) Program (UE5/T32) Grant.
Is Tribal Undergraduate to Graduate Research Training and Leadership Experiences (TURTLE) Program (UE5/T32) Grant currently open?

Yes, based on the latest source record. The deadline is January 25, 2027, with 100 days remaining. Because funders can amend or extend notices, confirm the date and submission instructions on the official application page. The source was last checked 10/16/2026.

How much funding does Tribal Undergraduate to Graduate Research Training and Leadership Experiences (TURTLE) Program (UE5/T32) Grant provide?

Tribal Undergraduate to Graduate Research Training and Leadership Experiences (TURTLE) Program (UE5/T32) Grant lists Not specified per award. The expected number of awards has not been captured, so the award range alone should not be treated as an estimate of competitiveness.

Who can apply to Tribal Undergraduate to Graduate Research Training and Leadership Experiences (TURTLE) Program (UE5/T32) Grant?

Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments); Private institutions of higher education; Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification); Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized);… Applicants should still complete the eligibility quiz and verify every condition in the official notice; a general fit does not override exclusions or registration requirements.

Does Tribal Undergraduate to Graduate Research Training and Leadership Experiences (TURTLE) Program (UE5/T32) Grant require matching funds?

No cost-share requirement is indicated in the captured source facts. Applicants should still verify the official budget instructions in case an amendment, program track, or specific cost category carries additional conditions.

What should I prepare before applying to Tribal Undergraduate to Graduate Research Training and Leadership Experiences (TURTLE) Program (UE5/T32) Grant?

Moderate effort is expected. The captured requirements include other requirements, submission system, attachments, contact. Start by confirming eligibility and registrations, then work backward from January 25, 2027 using the preparation plan above.