Opportunity Information: Apply for PAR 13 205
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- 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 May 8, 2013 and posted on Apr 22, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 25, 2015. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Private institutions of higher education.
- Other Eligible Applicants include the following Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISISs) Hispanic serving Institutions Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs) 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. Foreign components, as defined in the NIH Grants Policy Statement, are not allowed.
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Opportunity Summary:
The MARC Undergraduate Student Training in Academic Research (U STAR) program is an NIH institutional training grant (T34) designed to help undergraduate institutions build strong, structured training pathways that move more underrepresented students into rigorous biomedical and behavioral science research careers. The central goal is very specific: supported institutions are expected to increase the number of well-prepared underrepresented (UR) undergraduates who, within three years after graduating, enter competitive, research-active Ph.D. programs or combined M.D./Ph.D. programs in biomedical and behavioral sciences. The broader intent is to strengthen the national research workforce by ensuring these trainees are positioned to become researchers who can contribute to, and participate in, NIH-funded research over the long term.
This opportunity is categorized as a discretionary grant in the health funding area, administered by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) under CFDA 93.859 (Biomedical Research and Research Training). It does not require cost sharing or matching funds, which can make it more feasible for eligible colleges and universities to apply. The program is structured as an institutional training grant, meaning the award is made to an institution rather than to individual students directly. In practice, that means the institution proposes a cohesive, well-integrated training program and then recruits, selects, and supports cohorts of students through the activities laid out in the grant-supported plan.
The types of activities expected under a MARC U STAR proposal emphasize comprehensive student development, not just lab placement. Institutions are expected to design integrated developmental experiences that strengthen academic preparation, provide meaningful research training, and build professional skills tied to successful completion of a Ph.D. These elements commonly include mentored research experiences, strong advising and mentorship structures, academic enrichment, research skills development, exposure to biomedical and behavioral research careers, and professional development aimed at preparing students to be competitive applicants to high-quality doctoral or dual-degree programs. The announcement emphasizes that the training should be intentionally designed to address the critical preparation gaps that can prevent talented undergraduates from successfully transitioning into research-intensive doctoral training.
Eligibility is limited to U.S.-based institutions of higher education, including public/state-controlled and private colleges and universities, with an emphasis on institutions that enroll significant numbers of students from groups underrepresented in the biomedical and behavioral sciences. The eligible applicant list explicitly includes several categories of minority-serving institutions such as Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Hispanic-Serving Institutions, Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs), Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions, and Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISIs), among others referenced in the opportunity text. Foreign institutions are not eligible, and the announcement also excludes non-U.S. components of U.S. organizations as well as foreign components as defined by NIH policy.
Key administrative details from the archived announcement include the funding opportunity number PAR-13-205, a posted date of April 22, 2013, and an original closing date of June 24, 2015, with a listed current closing date of May 25, 2015, and an archive date of June 25, 2015. The full program announcement was made available through the NIH Grants Guide at the link provided in the source text. For technical access issues related to the electronic announcement, the contact listed is the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) Webmaster (FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV).
Overall, the MARC U STAR T34 opportunity is best understood as a capacity-building grant for undergraduate institutions that want to create a strong pipeline into research doctorates for underrepresented students. It is not simply about increasing participation in research during college; it is about producing measurable outcomes in the form of timely matriculation into high-quality Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D. programs and ultimately strengthening the future biomedical and behavioral research workforce.
FAQs: MARC Undergraduate Student Training in Academic Research (U STAR) (T34)
What is the MARC U STAR program?
MARC Undergraduate Student Training in Academic Research (U STAR) is an NIH institutional training grant (T34) designed to help undergraduate institutions build structured training pathways that prepare underrepresented (UR) students for rigorous biomedical and behavioral science research careers.
What is the central goal of this grant?
The central goal is to increase the number of well-prepared underrepresented undergraduates who, within three years after graduation, enter competitive, research-active Ph.D. programs or combined M.D./Ph.D. programs in biomedical and behavioral sciences.
What broader workforce goal does the program support?
The broader intent is to strengthen the national research workforce by positioning trainees to become long-term contributors to NIH-funded research.
Who administers this opportunity?
This opportunity is administered by the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
What type of grant is this?
It is a discretionary grant in the health funding area, structured as an NIH institutional training grant (T34).
What is the CFDA number and program area listed for this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA 93.859 (Biomedical Research and Research Training).
Does this grant require cost sharing or matching funds?
No. The announcement states that cost sharing or matching funds are not required.
Is the award made to individual students or to an institution?
The award is made to an institution rather than to individual students directly. The institution proposes an integrated training program and then recruits, selects, and supports cohorts of students through the plan described in the grant.
What kinds of training activities are expected in a MARC U STAR proposal?
The proposal is expected to include comprehensive student development elements, not just lab placement. Common elements described include mentored research experiences, strong advising and mentorship structures, academic enrichment, research skills development, exposure to biomedical and behavioral research careers, and professional development geared toward making students competitive Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D. applicants.
How is this program different from simply placing students in research labs?
The program emphasizes intentionally designed, integrated developmental experiences aimed at closing critical preparation gaps that can block the transition from undergraduate study to research-intensive doctoral training.
What outcomes are institutions expected to produce?
The program is designed for measurable outcomes, specifically timely entry of supported undergraduates into competitive, research-active Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D. programs within three years of graduation.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to U.S.-based institutions of higher education, including public/state-controlled and private colleges and universities, with an emphasis on institutions that enroll significant numbers of students from groups underrepresented in biomedical and behavioral sciences.
Are minority-serving institutions explicitly included as eligible applicants?
Yes. The eligible applicant list explicitly includes categories of minority-serving institutions such as Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Hispanic-Serving Institutions, Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs), Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions, and Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISIs), among others referenced in the opportunity text.
Are foreign institutions eligible to apply?
No. Foreign institutions are not eligible.
Are non-U.S. components of U.S. organizations eligible?
No. The announcement excludes non-U.S. components of U.S. organizations as well as foreign components (as defined by NIH policy).
What is the funding opportunity number for this announcement?
The funding opportunity number listed is PAR-13-205.
When was this opportunity posted?
The posted date listed is April 22, 2013.
What are the key closing and archive dates mentioned?
The announcement lists an original closing date of June 24, 2015, a current closing date of May 25, 2015, and an archive date of June 25, 2015.
Where was the full program announcement made available?
The full program announcement was made available through the NIH Grants Guide at the link provided in the source text.
Who is the contact for technical access issues related to the electronic announcement?
For technical access issues, the contact listed is the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) Webmaster at FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV.
How should institutions think about the purpose of MARC U STAR overall?
Overall, it is best understood as a capacity-building grant for undergraduate institutions that want to create a strong pipeline into research doctorates for underrepresented students, with an emphasis on Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D. matriculation outcomes rather than only increasing undergraduate research participation.
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