The goal of the Medical Scientist Training Program (MSTP) is to develop a diverse pool of highly trained physician-scientist leaders available to meet the Nation’s biomedical research needs. Specifically, this funding opportunity announcement (FOA) provides support to eligible domestic institutions to develop and implement effective, evidence-based approaches to integrated dual-degree training leading to the award of both clinical degrees, e.g., M.D., D.O., D.V.M., D.D.S., and research doctorate degrees (Ph.D. or equivalent). With the dual qualification of rigorous scientific research and clinical practice, graduates will be equipped with the skills to develop research programs that accelerate the translation of research advances to the understanding, detection, treatment and prevention of human disease, and to lead the advancement of biomedical research. Areas of particular importance to NIGMS are the iterative optimization of MSTP training efficacy and efficiency, fostering the persistence of MSTP alumni in research careers, and enhancing the diversity of the physician-scientist workforce. NIGMS expects that the proposed research training programs will incorporate didactic, research, mentoring and career development elements to prepare trainees for careers that will have a significant impact on the health-related research needs of the Nation.
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.
Applicant organizations may submit only one application. NIGMS will support only one MSTP training program per institution (normally identified by having a unique DUNS number or NIH IPF number). Likewise, applicant institutions may not submit applications to NIGMS for a training program to both the January 25, 2020 application due date for the Parent T32 announcement and the May 25, 2020 due date for this announcement.
Deadlines:
- Duke Internal: Interested applicants should contact Paul Noe (paul.noe@duke.edu) as early as possible.
- T32 Due Dates: Jan. 25, May 25, Sep. 25
PAR-19-036 Expiration Date September 8, 2021