The goal of the Institutional Biomedical Undergraduate
Research Training (BURT) program is to strengthen research training
environments and develop a pool of well-trained students who: Complete their
baccalaureate degrees in biomedically related fields, and Transition into and
complete biomedical, research-focused higher degree programs (such as Ph.D. or
M.D./Ph.D.). Specifically, this funding announcement provides support to
eligible, domestic organizations to develop and implement effective,
evidence-informed approaches to biomedical undergraduate training and mentoring
to help build a strong biomedical research workforce for the nation. Applicant
organizations must enroll undergraduate students and have received NIH Research
Project Grant (RPG) funding averaging less than $50 million in total costs
(direct and F&A/indirect) per year over the last three fiscal years (FY).
To promote undergraduate research training opportunities across a range of
eligible organizations, the program will accept applications in two tracks: Single
Site: To support trainees from a single baccalaureate-degree granting
organization. Community College Partnerships: To support community college
trainee development through strong collaborations between at least one
associate-degree granting organization (that is, a community college) and at
least one baccalaureate-degree granting organization. The proposed research
training programs will incorporate didactic, research, and career development
elements to prepare trainees for careers that will have a significant impact on
the health-related research needs of the nation.

Awards: Application budgets are not limited, but need to
reflect the actual needs of the proposed project. Awards may be for project
periods up to five years in duration and are renewable.

Indirect Costs (also known as Facilities &
Administrative [F&A] Costs) are reimbursed at 8% of modified total direct
costs (exclusive of tuition and fees, consortium costs in excess of $50,000,
and expenditures for equipment), rather than on the basis of a negotiated rate
agreement.