Opportunity Information: Apply for PAR 10 119
Apply for PAR 10 119
- The National Institutes of Health in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "MARC Undergraduate Student Training in Academic Research (U STAR) National Research Service Award (NRSA) Institutional Research Training Grant (T34)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.859 Biomedical Research and Research Training.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 30, 2010 and posted on Mar 3, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 25, 2012. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Eligible applicants include: Private institutions of higher education Public and State controlled 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 Hispanic serving Institutions Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs) .
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Opportunity Summary:
The MARC Undergraduate Student Training in Academic Research (U STAR) program is a National Institutes of Health (NIH) grant opportunity administered through the National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS). Its core goal is to help build a stronger and more diverse national biomedical and behavioral research workforce by supporting structured undergraduate research and academic training. The program is specifically aimed at improving preparation for highly competitive Ph.D.-level training, with an emphasis on students from groups that are underrepresented in the biomedical and behavioral sciences. In practice, the program is meant to create a clearer, better supported pathway from undergraduate study into rigorous research careers and eventual leadership roles aligned with the nation’s health-related research priorities.
This opportunity is offered as an institutional training grant, meaning NIH provides funding to eligible colleges and universities, and those institutions then run the training program and appoint trainees according to the program plan and NIH requirements. The funding mechanism used is the Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) Prebaccalaureate Institutional Academic and Research Training Grant, known as the T34. As a training-focused mechanism rather than a traditional research project grant, the emphasis is placed on building a well-designed training environment: mentoring, research exposure, skills development, academic support, and institutional infrastructure that collectively improve trainees’ competitiveness for doctoral programs and long-term research careers.
A notable feature of the MARC U STAR program is that it is not only about supporting individual students; it is also intended to strengthen the host institution’s capacity to train future scientists. The announcement highlights improvements to science and math curricula, enhancements to faculty pedagogical skills, and stronger biomedical research training opportunities at institutions that enroll significant numbers of students from underrepresented backgrounds. In other words, NIH is looking for programs that create lasting training improvements, not just short-term student experiences. A competitive proposal would typically describe how the institution will provide rigorous academic preparation, meaningful research engagement, strong mentorship, and professional development that collectively position students for admission to selective Ph.D. programs.
The opportunity is categorized as a discretionary grant within the NIH health funding area, and it falls under CFDA number 93.859 (Biomedical Research and Research Training). There is no cost sharing or matching requirement listed, which means applicants are not required to provide matching funds as a condition of the award, though institutions often contribute resources in-kind or through complementary support to strengthen the overall program environment.
Eligibility is centered on higher education institutions. The announcement lists private institutions of higher education and public/state-controlled institutions of higher education as eligible applicants, and it also calls out additional eligible categories commonly associated with serving underrepresented populations. These include Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Hispanic-serving Institutions, Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs), Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions, and other institutions as clarified in the full eligibility text. The program’s design strongly aligns with institutions that have both the student population and institutional commitment to expand research training access and outcomes for underrepresented undergraduates.
In terms of funding size and the number of awards, NIH indicates that both can vary because training programs can differ substantially in scope, structure, duration, and cost. The total number of awards and total dollars distributed depend on how many applications are submitted and, critically, their quality, proposed duration, and budget needs. This language is typical for NIH training announcements and signals that proposals will be evaluated competitively, with awards reflecting program strength and alignment with the stated goals.
Administrative details from the source record include Funding Opportunity Number PAR-10-119 and the title as provided. The opportunity was posted March 3, 2010, with an original closing date of May 25, 2010, and a listed current closing date of May 25, 2012, followed by an archive date of June 25, 2012. The sponsoring agency is NIH, with NIGMS as the institute awarding the MARC U STAR training grants. The full announcement was made available through the NIH grants policy and guide site (linked in the record), and the contact listed for access or technical issues is the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) webmaster at FBOWebmaster@od.nih.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): MARC Undergraduate Student Training in Academic Research (U STAR) (T34)
What is the MARC Undergraduate Student Training in Academic Research (U STAR) program?
MARC U STAR is a National Institutes of Health (NIH) training grant opportunity administered through the National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS). It supports structured undergraduate research and academic training with the goal of strengthening and diversifying the national biomedical and behavioral research workforce.
What is the main goal of this grant opportunity?
The core goal is to build a stronger and more diverse biomedical and behavioral research workforce by improving undergraduate preparation for highly competitive Ph.D.-level training and long-term research careers, including eventual leadership roles that align with national health-related research priorities.
Is this funding intended for individual students or for institutions?
This is an institutional training grant. NIH provides funding to eligible colleges and universities, and the institution runs the training program and appoints trainees according to the approved program plan and NIH requirements.
What funding mechanism does MARC U STAR use?
The opportunity uses the Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) Prebaccalaureate Institutional Academic and Research Training Grant mechanism, known as the T34.
How is a training grant like the T34 different from a research project grant?
This opportunity is training-focused rather than centered on a specific research project. The emphasis is on building a high-quality training environment that includes mentoring, research exposure, skills development, academic support, and institutional infrastructure that collectively improve trainees' competitiveness for doctoral programs and research careers.
Who is the program specifically meant to support?
The program emphasizes improving preparation for Ph.D.-level training, with a focus on students from groups that are underrepresented in the biomedical and behavioral sciences.
What kinds of institutional improvements does the program encourage?
Beyond supporting trainees, the program is intended to strengthen the host institution's capacity to train future scientists. The announcement highlights improvements to science and math curricula, enhancements to faculty pedagogical skills, and stronger biomedical research training opportunities, especially at institutions enrolling significant numbers of students from underrepresented backgrounds.
What elements would a competitive institutional proposal typically describe?
Based on the description provided, competitive proposals typically lay out how the institution will deliver rigorous academic preparation, meaningful research engagement, strong mentorship, and professional development that together position students for admission to selective Ph.D. programs and long-term research careers.
Which federal agency sponsors this opportunity, and which institute administers it?
The sponsoring agency is NIH, and the institute awarding the MARC U STAR training grants is the National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS).
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this program?
The Funding Opportunity Number listed is PAR-10-119.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA 93.859, Biomedical Research and Research Training.
Is cost sharing or matching funds required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is listed. Applicants are not required to provide matching funds as a condition of the award, although institutions may still contribute resources in-kind or through complementary support to strengthen the program environment.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is centered on higher education institutions. Eligible applicants include private institutions of higher education and public/state-controlled institutions of higher education. The announcement also calls out categories commonly associated with serving underrepresented populations, including Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Hispanic-serving Institutions, Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs), Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions, and other institutions as clarified in the full eligibility text.
Does the announcement indicate a specific award amount or a fixed number of awards?
No. NIH indicates that both the funding size and the number of awards can vary because training programs differ in scope, structure, duration, and cost. The total number of awards and total dollars distributed depend on the number of applications submitted and their quality, proposed duration, and budget needs.
How are awards determined?
The description indicates the opportunity is competitive, and award levels reflect program strength and alignment with stated goals. NIH also notes that awards depend on application quality, proposed duration, and budget needs.
What kind of grant category is this described as?
The opportunity is categorized as a discretionary grant within the NIH health funding area.
What are the key dates listed in the record?
The record lists a posted date of March 3, 2010; an original closing date of May 25, 2010; a listed current closing date of May 25, 2012; and an archive date of June 25, 2012.
Where was the full announcement made available?
The record states that the full announcement was made available through the NIH grants policy and guide website (linked in the source record).
Who is the contact for access or technical issues related to the announcement?
The contact listed for access or technical issues is the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) webmaster at FBOWebmaster@od.nih.gov.
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