PAR-22-125: National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS) Bridges to the Baccalaureate Research Training Program (T34)
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 2022.
National Institutes of Health offered grants to nonprofits, colleges and universities and tribes. Applications closed on September 25, 2024.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed April 5, 2022. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award amountsNot given on Grants.gov
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeGrant
About this NIH notice
- Activity codeT34
- Funded byNIGMS
- Median yearly award$278,856
- Typical project length5 years
Projects funded under PAR-22-125 were run by National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS, 17 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-22-125 in the NIH Guide.
Key dates
| Posted | April 5, 2022 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | September 25, 2024 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | October 31, 2024 |
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
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 Bridges to the Baccalaureate Research Training Program is to provide structured activities to prepare a diverse cohort of research-oriented students to transfer from associate degree-granting to baccalaureate degree-granting institutions and complete a baccalaureate degree in biomedical research fields. This funding opportunity announcement (FOA) provides support to eligible, domestic institutions to develop and implement effective, evidence-informed 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. This program requires strong partnerships between at least two post-secondary educational institutions offering science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) degrees. At least one partner must be an institution that offers the associate degree as the highest STEM degree and the other partner(s) must offer baccalaureate degrees in biomedically relevant STEM fields. Upon completion of the Bridges to the Baccalaureate Research Training program, trainees are expected to be well positioned to pursue a research-oriented biomedical higher degree program or enter careers in the biomedical research workforce. This FOA does not allow appointed trainees to lead an independent clinical trial but does allow them to obtain research experience in a clinical trial led by a mentor or co-mentor.
Funded under PAR-22-125 so far
NIH funded 17 projects under PAR-22-125 in fiscal 2023 to 2026, at 17 institutions. The median yearly award was $278,856.
| Project | Institution | Fiscal year | Award |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridges to the Baccalaureate at Cal Poly | California Poly State U San Luis Obispo | 2026 | $319,702 |
| Bridges to the Baccalaureate Research Training Program T34 | University of Idaho | 2026 | $205,478 |
| Bridges to the Baccalaureate at Cal State LA | California State University Los Angeles | 2026 | $289,286 |
| Rise to the Challenge Bridge to Health Informatics and Bioinformatics | El Paso Community College | 2026 | $267,357 |
| Bridges to the Baccalaureate Research Training Program | State University of Ny,binghamton | 2026 | $375,698 |
| Bridge to the Baccalaureate Research Training Program at New Mexico State University | New Mexico State University Las Cruces | 2026 | $13,904 |
| Bridges to the Baccalaureate | University of California at Davis | 2026 | $307,633 |
| Bridges to Baccalaureate Research Training Program at The University of Memphis | University of Memphis | 2026 | $222,026 |
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-22-125 still open?
No. It closed on September 25, 2024.
Who can apply for National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS) Bridges to the Baccalaureate Research Training Program (T34)?
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 National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS) Bridges to the Baccalaureate Research Training Program (T34)?
Closed September 25, 2024. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.
Who has been funded under PAR-22-125?
NIH RePORTER lists 17 projects funded under PAR-22-125 in fiscal 2023 to 2026, at 17 institutions. The most were at California Poly State U San Luis Obispo, University of Idaho, California State University Los Angeles.
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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