Medical Scientist Training Program (MSTP) (T32) | PAR 24 128

Opportunity Information: Apply for PAR 24 128

The Medical Scientist Training Program (MSTP) (T32) is a National Institutes of Health (NIH) institutional training grant opportunity designed to strengthen the U.S. physician-scientist pipeline. Its central aim is to help domestic institutions build and run integrated, dual-degree training programs that lead to both a professional medical doctorate (such as an M.D.) and a research doctorate (Ph.D. or equivalent). The underlying purpose is to produce a larger and more diverse group of highly trained physician-scientist leaders who can move fluidly between clinical medicine and rigorous biomedical research, ultimately speeding the translation of research discoveries into better ways to understand, detect, treat, and prevent human disease.

This funding opportunity (NOFO) emphasizes evidence-based training design and continuous improvement. NIGMS, the NIH institute highlighted in the description, places special importance on (1) iteratively optimizing how effective and efficient MSTP training is, (2) increasing the likelihood that program alumni persist in long-term research careers rather than leaving the research track, and (3) meaningfully enhancing the diversity of the physician-scientist workforce. In practical terms, applicants are expected to propose training environments that do more than simply combine medical school and graduate school requirements; they should deliberately integrate structured coursework, robust mentored research experiences, intentional mentoring and advising systems, and career development components that prepare trainees to become independent investigators and research leaders who can address the Nations health-related research needs.

The program is offered as a discretionary grant under the NIH training grant mechanism (T32), within the health funding activity category, and is associated with CFDA number 93.859. The specific funding opportunity is titled "Medical Scientist Training Program (MSTP) (T32)" and is identified by Funding Opportunity Number PAR 24 128. The record lists an original closing date of January 25, 2027, and a creation date of March 4, 2024. The award ceiling and expected number of awards are not specified in the provided source information.

Eligibility is broad but has clear geographic limits. The opportunity supports eligible domestic (U.S.-based) institutions and organizations; non-domestic (non-U.S.) entities are not eligible to apply, and non-domestic components of U.S. organizations are also not eligible. Within the United States, eligible applicants include a wide range of government entities and organizations such as state, county, city or township governments, special district governments, and independent school districts, as well as public and state-controlled institutions of higher education and private institutions of higher education. Eligible applicants also include federally recognized Native American tribal governments, tribal organizations that are not federally recognized, public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, and a variety of nonprofit organizations (both 501(c)(3) and non-501(c)(3), other than institutions of higher education). For-profit organizations (other than small businesses), small businesses, and other categories listed by NIH are also included. In addition, the opportunity explicitly calls out several institution types and community-linked entities as eligible, including Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions, Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISIs), Hispanic-serving Institutions, Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs), eligible federal government agencies, faith-based or community-based organizations, regional organizations, and U.S. territories or possessions.

Taken together, this NOFO is aimed at supporting institutions that can demonstrate a thoughtful, well-integrated MD-PhD (or equivalent) training structure with strong mentoring and career development, along with a clear plan for continuous program improvement, sustained research-career outcomes for trainees, and measurable progress toward a more diverse and resilient physician-scientist workforce.

• The National Institutes of Health in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Medical Scientist Training Program (MSTP) (T32)" and is now available to receive applicants.
• Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.859.
• This funding opportunity was created on 2024-03-04.
• Applicants must submit their applications by 2027-01-25.
• Eligible applicants include: State governments, County governments, City or township governments, Special district governments, Independent school districts, Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized), Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, 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, For-profit organizations other than small businesses, Small businesses, Others.

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