NIH-wide Doctoral Partnership Training Program - University of Cambridge

The NIH, through its Division of Medical Sciences and the Global Doctoral Partnership (NGDP) Program, is seeking a non‑competitive, firm‑fixed‑price purchase order with the University of Cambridge to fund tuition, housing, and related support for 33 graduate‑level doctoral trainees for the 2026‑2027 academic year. The University will provide tutorial instruction, research lab access, mentorship, and administrative services while students split their training between Cambridge and NIH facilities. • 33 doctoral students to be supported for the 2026‑2027 academic year • Tuition, housing, visa assistance, and research supervision covered by the award • Required tutorial system (1‑3 students per faculty weekly) and virtual/onsite class access • Students spend up to two years at Cambridge, remainder at NIH labs • Contract type: non‑competitive firm‑fixed‑price purchase order (RFQ) • Period of performance: 09/30/2026 – 09/29/2027 (1 year) • Submission deadline: 9:00 a.m. EDT, 28 Sep 2026 (electronic) • NAICS 611310 – Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools • Primary contact: Michelle Cecilia, Contract Specialist (NIH)