Forecast

Limited Competition: Tribal Undergraduate and Graduate Research Training and Leadership Experiences (TURTLE) Program

From	National Institutes of Health
Who can apply	federally recognized tribes, others (see eligibility notes)
Eligibility notes	Other Eligible ApplicantsA federally-recognized AI/AN Tribe, as defined under 25 U.S.C. 1603(14); orA Tribal college or university, a Tribal health program, or a Tribal organization as defined under 25 U.S.C. 1603 (24), (25), and (26), respectively; orA…
How much	Amount not stated
Deadline	Tue, Jan 25, 2028 (estimated) (458 days left)
Category	Health
Type	Cooperative agreement, Grant
Opportunity #	PAR-28-050
Assistance listing	93.859
Posted	Mon, Sep 14, 2026

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The Tribal Undergraduate and Graduate Research Training and Leadership Experiences (TURTLE) Program supports eligible Tribal Entities to develop a pool of students who:Have the skills required to conduct Tribal health research Complete their degrees in a biomedical field, andTransition into careers in the biomedical research workforce.NIGMS will provide support for a phased award to eligible Tribal Entities to develop and implement effective training and mentoring activities for research-oriented individuals earning baccalaureate or doctoral degrees in biomedical research fields at institutions across the United States and its territories. This is a Forecast for a Limited Competition that will invite applications from eligible organizations to apply. Please see the Eligibility Section for additional information. In accordance with NIH standard peer-review processes, the applications will be peer-reviewed, and only meritorious applications will be considered.

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