The National Institutes of Health (NIH), a part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, is the nation’s medical research agency — making important discoveries that improve health and save lives.
This grant program supports the development and implementation of research education programs for undergraduate students, particularly those from diverse backgrounds and groups underrepresented in the biomedical and behavioral sciences. It emphasizes the importance of expanding and diversifying the skilled aging research workforce. By offering intensive research experiences in the aging field, the program aims to prepare undergraduate students for substantial, research-focused advanced degree programs or competitive private sector research careers in aging-related disciplines. Although participants are not permitted to lead an independent clinical trial, they are allowed to gain research experience in a clinical trial under the guidance of a mentor or co-mentor.