Tribal Undergraduate to Graduate Research Training and Leadership Experiences (TURTLE) Program (UE5/T32)

The Tribal Undergraduate to Graduate Research Training and Leadership Experiences (TURTLE) program aims to fund federally recognized American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) Tribes, tribal colleges or universities, Tribal health programs, or Tribal organizations to develop a pool of scientists to conduct research on AI/AN health and health disparities. The program will provide support for a phased award to eligible AI/AN Tribal Entities to develop and implement effective training and mentoring activities for research-oriented individuals earning a doctoral degree in a biomedical research field. The key aspects of this opportunity include: • Developing a pool of scientists to conduct research on AI/AN health and health disparities • Providing support for a phased award to eligible AI/AN Tribal Entities • Implementing effective training and mentoring activities for research-oriented individuals • Focusing on biomedical research fields • Emphasizing the development of individuals with technical, operational, and professional skills required to conduct AI/AN health research in a culturally appropriate, ethically responsible, and rigorous manner.