PKG00285202.pdf

This file is an application guide document for the Medical Scientist Training Program (MSTP) (T32), a training grant opportunity offered by the National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS) at the National Institutes of Health. The guide directs applicants to use either General Instructions or filtered Training Instructions when completing their applications, with specific forms referenced for FORMS-H applications. The document references linked resources for detailed submission procedures, including general instructions, training-specific instructions, and general forms packages. Application packages may contain optional forms, and applicants must refer to the funding opportunity and application instructions to determine which forms are required for submission.

The MSTP (T32) provides support to eligible domestic institutions to develop and implement integrated dual-degree training programs that award both professional medical doctorate degrees and research doctorate degrees (Ph.D. or equivalent). The program aims to develop a diverse pool of physician-scientist leaders capable of advancing biomedical research and translating discoveries into clinical practice. NIGMS priorities include optimizing training efficacy and efficiency, fostering persistence of alumni in research careers, and enhancing workforce diversity. Training programs must incorporate didactic instruction, research, mentoring, and career development elements. The application deadline is January 25, 2027. Award values under the broader Biomedical Research and Research Training program (CFDA 93.859) typically range from approximately $75,000 to $1.4 million in direct costs, with project periods spanning two to five years. Eligible applicants include higher education institutions, 501(c)(3) nonprofits, tribal organizations, and other domestic entities, but exclude non-domestic organizations and non-U.S. components of U.S. organizations.