At a glance
This program funds integrated dual-degree research training for clinician-scientists through mentored research, courses, seminars, and other training activities. Eligible applicants include U.S. higher education institutions, nonprofits, local and tribal governments, U.S. territories, federal agencies, and faith-based or community-based organizations; foreign organizations and non-U.S. components of U.S. organizations are not eligible. Awards can last up to five years, the number of awards is not stated, and application budgets are not limited but must reflect actual project needs. The training grant can pay stipends, tuition and fees, training-related expenses including health insurance, and up to $300 per trainee for travel, and indirect costs are reimbursed at 8% of modified total direct costs. Clinical trials are not allowed, though trainees may get research experience in a clinical trial led by a mentor or co-mentor.
What it funds
Official description from grants.gov
The goal of the Medical Scientist Training Program (MSTP) is to develop a broad pool of highly trained physician-scientist leaders available to meet the needs of the Nations biomedical research agenda. Specifically, this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) provides support to eligible domestic institutions to develop and implement effective, evidence-based approaches to integrated dual-degree training leading to the award of both professional medical doctorate degrees and research doctorate degrees (Ph.D. or equivalent). With the dual qualification of rigorous scientific research and clinical practice, graduates will be equipped with the skills to develop research programs that accelerate the translation of research advances to the understanding, detection, treatment and prevention of human disease, and to lead the advancement of biomedical research. Areas of particular importance to NIGMS are the iterative optimization of MSTP training efficacy and efficiency, and fostering the persistence of MSTP alumni in research careers. NIGMS expects that the proposed research training programs will incorporate didactic, research, mentoring and career development elements to prepare trainees for careers that will have a significant impact on the health-related research needs of the Nation.
Who can apply
- City or township governments
- County governments
- For-profit organizations other than small businesses
- Independent school districts
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized)
- Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than higher education)
- Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (other than higher education)
- Others
- Private institutions of higher education
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Public housing authorities / Indian housing authorities
- Small businesses
- Special district governments
- State governments