PAR-21-147: Maximizing Access to Research Careers (T34 - Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
Closed
This grant is closed. Who won this program's grants before is below, and similar open grants are at the end of the page. It is in our archive of National Institutes of Health notices from 2021.
National Institutes of Health offered grants to nonprofits, colleges and universities and tribes. Applications closed on May 26, 2023.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed February 23, 2021. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award amountsNot given on Grants.gov
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeGrant
About this NIH notice
- Activity codeT34
- Clinical trialsNot allowed
- Funded byNIGMS
- Median yearly award$344,778
- Typical project length5 years
Projects funded under PAR-21-147 were run by National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS, 22 projects). Contact the program officer at the institute that fits your project before you apply; the notice lists them.
Application due dates, page limits and budget limits are set in the notice. Read PAR-21-147 in the NIH Guide.
Key dates
| Posted | February 23, 2021 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | May 26, 2023 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | July 1, 2023 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to nonprofits, colleges and universities and tribes.
All 7 applicant types the notice lists
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Other Eligible Applicants include the following: Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions; Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISISs); Faith-based or Community-based Organizations; Hispanic-serving Institutions; Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs); Indian/Native American Tribal Governments (Other than Federally Recognized); Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs) ; U.S. Territory or Possession; 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. See FOA for full eligibility details.
Is this a realistic fit?
- Most of the program's money (80% over five years) went to colleges and universities.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
The goal of the Maximizing Access to Research Careers (MARC) program is to develop a diverse pool of undergraduates who complete their baccalaureate degree, and transition into and complete biomedical, research-focused higher degree programs (e.g., Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D). This funding opportunity announcement (FOA) provides support to eligible, domestic institutions to develop and implement effective, evidence-based approaches to biomedical training and mentoring that will keep pace with the rapid evolution of the research enterprise. NIGMS expects that the proposed research training programs will incorporate didactic, research, mentoring, and career development elements to prepare trainees for the completion of research-focused higher degree programs in biomedical fields. This program is limited to applications from training programs at research-intensive institutions (i.e., those with a 3-year average of NIH Research Project Grant funding equal to or above $7.5 million total costs).
Funded under PAR-21-147 so far
NIH funded 22 projects under PAR-21-147 in fiscal 2022 to 2026, at 22 institutions. The median yearly award was $344,778.
| Project | Institution | Fiscal year | Award |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARC at San Diego State University | San Diego State University | 2026 | $523,860 |
| The UC Berkeley MARC: Shaping the Next Generation of Scientific Leaders | University of California Berkeley | 2026 | $79,238 |
| MARC Program at Hunter College, CUNY | Hunter College | 2026 | $514,356 |
| MARC at Colorado State University | Colorado State University | 2026 | $468,955 |
| MARC at University of Maryland, College Park | Univ of Maryland, College Park | 2026 | $365,583 |
| MARC Biomedical Research and Training Program at the University of Arizona | University of Arizona | 2026 | $537,355 |
| MARC at the University of Nevada, Reno | University of Nevada Reno | 2026 | $187,837 |
| MARC at the University of California, Los Angeles | University of California Los Angeles | 2026 | $860,948 |
Who has won Biomedical Research and Research Training grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Biomedical Research and Research Training (93.859) awarded $15 billion across 11,631 grant awards, an average of $1.3 million per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Leland Stanford Junior University | California | 186 | $290 million |
| Regents of the University of Michigan | Michigan | 226 | $268 million |
| University of California, San Diego | California | 198 | $264 million |
| Yale Univ | Connecticut | 195 | $250 million |
| University of Wisconsin System | Wisconsin | 169 | $241 million |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Agencies often post the same opportunity again under a new number, so check the program's notices on Grants.gov and the similar open grants below.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
Questions people ask
Is PAR-21-147 still open?
No. It closed on May 26, 2023.
Who can apply for Maximizing Access to Research Careers (T34 - Clinical Trial Not Allowed)?
National Institutes of Health accepted applications from nonprofits, colleges and universities and tribes. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for Maximizing Access to Research Careers (T34 - Clinical Trial Not Allowed)?
Closed May 26, 2023. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.
Who has been funded under PAR-21-147?
NIH RePORTER lists 22 projects funded under PAR-21-147 in fiscal 2022 to 2026, at 22 institutions. The most were at San Diego State University, University of California Berkeley, Hunter College.
Who has won Biomedical Research and Research Training grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were The Leland Stanford Junior University, Regents of the University of Michigan, University of California, San Diego. The program made 11,631 awards worth $15 billion in that time.
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