NIH Gateway to Research Opportunities for the Workforce (GROW) Program
This is a pre-solicitation announcement for a two-year training program, the NIH GROW Program, designed to prepare students for research training at intensive institutions. The program has two tracks: one for high school students from American Indian/Alaska Native communities and one for undergraduate students from resource-limited institutions. Eligible institutions for the high school track must be situated near AI/AN communities, while undergraduate track institutions must meet specific criteria regarding degree offerings, NIH funding, and Pell grant enrollment. The performance period includes a 12-month base period and one 12-month option period, with awards anticipated in June/July 2026. The requirement is not expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold, and no specific budget amount or performance location is specified.