Graduate Research Training Initiative for Student Enhancement (G-RISE) (T32) | PAR 24 032

Opportunity Information: Apply for PAR 24 032

The Graduate Research Training Initiative for Student Enhancement (G-RISE) (T32) is a National Institutes of Health (NIH) training grant opportunity run through the National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS). Its main purpose is to help institutions build and run strong, evidence-based Ph.D. training programs in biomedical and related fields, with an emphasis on preparing a diverse group of graduate scientists to move successfully into the biomedical research workforce. The program is designed to keep pace with how quickly the research environment is changing, so applicants are expected to show modern, well-supported approaches to training that go beyond traditional coursework and lab work alone.

At its core, G-RISE funds institutional training programs that combine several integrated components: structured didactic training, high-quality research experiences, intentional mentoring systems, and career development activities. The expectation is that trainees will leave the program not only with deep scientific expertise, but also with the professional skills and guidance needed to transition into impactful research careers that address the Nations health-related research priorities. In practice, this usually means programs should be able to describe how they will recruit and support trainees, provide rigorous research training, monitor trainee progress, strengthen mentoring and advising, and offer career preparation that reflects real workforce pathways in biomedical science.

A key eligibility feature of this FOA is that it is limited to training programs at research-active institutions that have comparatively lower levels of NIH Research Project Grant (RPG) funding. Specifically, the institution must have a three-year average of less than 7.5 million in total costs from NIH RPG funding. This restriction is meant to direct training support toward institutions that are active in research but do not have the same level of NIH research funding as larger, more heavily funded organizations, while still maintaining the capacity to deliver strong doctoral research training.

The opportunity is open to a wide range of domestic applicant organizations, reflecting the goal of broadening participation and strengthening training ecosystems in many settings. Eligible applicants include public and private institutions of higher education, state and local governments, certain tribal governments and tribal organizations, independent school districts, special district governments, public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, nonprofit organizations (both with and without 501(c)(3) status), and for-profit organizations (other than small businesses) as well as small businesses. The FOA also highlights several categories of institutions and organizations that may apply, including 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 Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISIs), along with eligible federal agencies, faith-based or community-based organizations, regional organizations, and U.S. territories or possessions.

Foreign organizations are not eligible to apply, and non-U.S. components of U.S. organizations are also not eligible. In other words, the program is intended to support training programs that are fully domestic in both the applicant organization and the operational components supported by the grant.

From an administrative standpoint, this is a discretionary grant mechanism under the NIH training grant activity (T32). The funding opportunity number is PAR-24-032, and the CFDA number listed is 93.859. The opportunity was created on November 14, 2023, and the original closing date provided is January 29, 2026. The award ceiling and expected number of awards are not specified in the provided listing, which typically means applicants need to rely on the FOA and NIH guidance for budget structure, allowable costs, and program scale expectations.

Overall, G-RISE is best understood as an institutional investment program: it is not a grant for a single student or a single research project, but rather support for an organized training program that can demonstrate effective, evidence-driven training and mentoring practices, strong research experiences, and clear career development strategies aimed at producing well-prepared Ph.D. scientists ready to contribute to the biomedical research workforce.

• The National Institutes of Health in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Graduate Research Training Initiative for Student Enhancement (G-RISE) (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 2023-11-14.
• Applicants must submit their applications by 2026-01-29. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
• 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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