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

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/par-28-050-limited-competition-tribal-undergraduate-and-graduate/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/363863

> National Institutes of Health plans to offer grants to tribes. It is a forecast: the notice is expected around October 20, 2027, with applications due around January 25, 2028.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | PAR-28-050 |
| Agency | National Institutes of Health |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | expected January 25, 2028 |
| Award ceiling | not stated |
| Award floor | not stated |
| Expected awards | not stated |
| Total funding | not stated |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 93.859 |

## Who can apply

- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

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 consortium of two or more of these Tribal Entities

## What the grant funds

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, and Transition 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.

## Questions people ask

### Who can apply for Limited Competition: Tribal Undergraduate and Graduate Research Training and Leadership Experiences (TURTLE) Program?

National Institutes of Health accepts applications from tribes. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

### What is the deadline for Limited Competition: Tribal Undergraduate and Graduate Research Training and Leadership Experiences (TURTLE) Program?

Expected deadline January 25, 2028. Confirm the date and time in the official notice on Grants.gov.