NIH Training Grants (T32s)
Johns Hopkins University is the recipient of NIH funding (T32 Institutional Research Training Grants) to support doctoral and post-doctoral research training, including in a number of public health and related research areas. This page is intended for BSPH current or prospective T32 Directors to provide new guidance, changes to tables/application requirements, and links to resources for T32 documents.
If you are a current BSPH T32 Director or are seriously considering applying for a T32, please contact Sara Tabinsky (stabins1@jh.edu) to be included in our BSPH T32 Working Group and stay informed on updates and changes related to T32s.
Resource | Description | Link |
|---|---|---|
JHU BSPH T32 Database | BSPH T-32 Database that contains all T32s currently awarded in the format that facilitates departmental reporting and grant renewing efforts as well as provides valuable information and contacts to prospective applicants and student interested in positions on existing grants. | |
JHU T32 Master File Database | JHU university-wide T32 Master File database broke down by Demographic, Training Faculty, Participating Department, and Narrative. This tool was designed to streamline the preparation of NIH training grant tables and helps identify departmental funding opportunities, gaps in funding support, and potential areas for future training grant development. | |
BSPH T32 Deans LOS | Template for required Deans Letter of Support. Once filled in, send to Becky Newcomer (bnewcomer@jhu.edu) in the Deans office for review and signature. | |
Postdoc Resources | Resources for recruiting/hiring Postdocs such as appointment letters, ad request form, offer letter checklist, hiring guidance, etc. | |
NIH Training Instructions for Forms Version I | The NIH Training Instructions for Forms Version I is a guide that provides detailed directions for completing all required forms in training grant applications (e.g., T-series) submitted to NIH and other PHS agencies. Covering sections from the SF 424 (R&R) form through budget and subaward attachments, it explains formatting, content, and procedural requirements to ensure compliance with FORMS-I, the current application package required for due dates in 2025 and beyond. | |
PA-25-168 | The PA-25-168 announcement is a reissued NIH parent funding opportunity (opened December 25, 2024; expires May 5, 2028) that supports domestic institutions in developing or enhancing predoctoral and postdoctoral biomedical, behavioral, and clinical research training programs—excluding those solely proposing short-term predoctoral training (those should apply under T35). The grant covers stipends, tuition and fees, training-related expenses (e.g., health insurance, supplies, faculty travel), and limited indirect costs (up to 8% of modified direct costs. Applicants must adhere to NIH training application instructions and consult institute-specific details and contacts before applying. | |
Data Tables: FORMS-I | Data table forms and instructions. | |
Miscellaneous Resources | Lunch & Learn presentations, data collection guidance, examples of RCR Sections, T32 strengths and weaknesses, etc. | |
T32 Working Group Meeting Minutes | Meeting minutes from quarterly BSPH T32 Directors meetings. |
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