At a glance
This program funds postdoctoral research training in clinical and translational science through the NIH NRSA T32 mechanism. Only primary CTSA UM1 hub organizations may apply, and applications must be submitted with, under review with, being considered for funding with, or after an awarded UM1 from the same organization; foreign organizations and non-domestic components are not eligible. Awards are limited to no more than 2 trainee slots for Hub Tier G, 3 for Tier T, 4 for Tier C, and 5 for Tier A per budget period, with project periods up to 5 years. Clinical trials are not allowed, although trainees may get research experience in a trial led by a mentor or co-mentor, and indirect costs are reimbursed at 8% of modified total direct costs.
What it funds
Official description from grants.gov
The National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences (NCATS) will award Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) Postdoctoral Institutional Research Training Grants for the Clinical and Translational Science Awards (CTSA) Program (T32) to eligible institutions to create, provide, and disseminate clinical and translational science training and career support programs that enhance postdoctoral research training of individuals with doctoral degrees (these include, but are not limited to, the following: D.M.D., DC, DO, DVM., OD, DPM, ScD, EngD, DrPH, DNSc, DPT, PharmD, ND [Doctor of Naturopathy], DSW, PsyD, as well as a doctoral degree in nursing research) and help ensure a heterogenous pool of clinical and translational scientists trainees who are equipped with the knowledge, skills and abilities to advance diagnostics, therapeutics, clinical interventions, and behavioral modifications that improve health and support meaningful translational science research projects that address demonstrable needs among stakeholder communities.
Who can apply
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education