NIH T32 Grants — Institutional Research Training Grant
Reviewed by Dr. Meng ZhaoLast reviewed June 9, 2026Data refreshed June 9, 2026Editorial standards
Institution-administered predoc/postdoc training program
Funding
NRSA stipends + tuition for trainees
Duration
5 years (renewable)
Eligibility
Awarded to institutions; trainees apply through the program
Activity code
T32
What is the NIH T32 grant?
The T32 is the NIH institutional research training grant. The institution receives the award and uses it to recruit predoctoral and postdoctoral trainees into a structured training program (a "T32 slot"). Trainees apply to the institutional program, not directly to NIH.
Recent T32 awards from NIH RePORTER
Examples of funded T32 projects across the last two fiscal years. The matching-award count comes from the full result set; funding totals, averages, rankings, and examples use the first 500 records returned by NIH RePORTER. Figures reflect a snapshot last refreshed on June 9, 2026.
Example T32 projects from the sample
Training Grant on Genetic Aspects of Alcoholism
2T32AA007462-41CRISTINE CZACHOWSKI · INDIANA UNIVERSITY INDIANAPOLIS, IN · $366,459 · awarded Jun 5, 2026 · NIHPROJECT SUMMARY: This application is a competing renewal for an Institutional Ruth L. Kirschstein NRSA Training Grant on the "Genetic Aspects of Alcoholism." The objective of this training program is to provide high level predoctoral research training on various aspects of the genetics of alcohol use disorder, and mechanisms underlying high alcohol drinking…
The Rheumatic and Musculoskeletal Disease Epidemiology and Outcomes Training Program at the University of North Carolina
5T32AR082310-03LEIGH CALLAHAN · UNIV OF NORTH CAROLINA CHAPEL HILL, NC · $210,873 · awarded Jun 3, 2026 · NIHPROJECT SUMMARY The goal of the Rheumatic and Musculoskeletal Disease (RMD) Epidemiology and Outcomes Training Program at the University of North Carolina is to provide state-of-the-art resources and a rich environment to train independent interdisciplinary researchers who will improve our understanding of the magnitude, etiology, impact, and treatment of…
South Texas Medical Scientist Training Program (STX-MSTP)
3T32GM145432-03S1Jose Cavazos · UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HLTH SCIENCE CENTER, TX · $52,105 · awarded Jun 3, 2026 · NIHThis proposal seeks support for the South Texas Medical Scientist Training Program (STXMSTP) at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UT-Health-SA). As national leader in clinical and translational research, UT-Health-SA addresses regional health needs that present both challenges and opportunities for medical research that are of…
Multidisciplinary Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine Research Training Program
3T32GM148369-03S1Mansoureh Eghbali · UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA LOS ANGELES, CA · $3,000 · awarded May 29, 2026 · NIHAbstract The Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine (DAPM) at UCLA has a long tradition of academic productivity and excellence as reflected by our consistent ranking among top 10 Anesthesiology departments in the country. The department has trained many leaders in the fields of Anesthesiology, Critical Care and Pain Medicine and has a long…
T32 Data Science and Demography Training BSSR
5T32HD101442-07SARA CURRAN · UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON, WA · $245,926 · awarded May 28, 2026 · NIHAbstract The Center for Studies in Demography and Ecology (CSDE) at the University of Washington proposes a renewal of its Data Science & Demography Training program (DSDT) which aims to produce population scientists and demographers equipped with skills to conduct data intensive research with advanced computational and statistical methods. Demography…
Training Program in Reproductive, Perinatal and Pediatric Epidemiology
5T32HD052468-19Julie Daniels · UNIV OF NORTH CAROLINA CHAPEL HILL, NC · $102,467 · awarded May 28, 2026 · NIHABSTRACT The pathway from conception to adulthood is influenced by many factors including genetics, social factors, nutrition, infection and inflammation and the environment. The impact of these factors depends on the type and timing of exposures, relative to critical windows of vulnerability. Experimental science focused on understanding, measuring, and…
Stanford's Translational Biomedical Imaging Instrumentation (TBI2) Training Program
5T32EB032755-04Kim Butts Pauly · STANFORD UNIVERSITY, CA · $182,652 · awarded May 26, 2026 · NIHABSTRACT This proposal outlines a request to fund our multidisciplinary predoctoral training program, Stanford’s Translational Biomedical Imaging Instrumentation (TBI2) training program. Biomedical imaging technology continues to evolve at a rapid pace. Our mission is to train the next generation of researchers and inventors in translational biomedical…
Training in Developmental Cascades and Interdisciplinary Rehabilitation Research (TiDeCIRR)
1T32HD117731-01A1Stacey Dusing · UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA, CA · $95,722 · awarded May 26, 2026 · NIHThe Training in Developmental Cascades and Interdisciplinary Rehabilitation Research (TiDeCIRR) program focuses on an interdisciplinary understanding of pediatric rehabilitation and human developmental cascades and their implications for children with and without disabilities. The developmental cascades framework (DCF) refers to the cumulative consequences…
Cancer Metabolism Training Program
5T32CA221709-08David Ann · BECKMAN RESEARCH INSTITUTE/CITY OF HOPE, CA · $236,201 · awarded May 25, 2026 · NIHPROJECT SUMMARY Links between cancer and metabolic dysfunction were first recognized nearly a century ago. Subsequent research has underscored both the importance of these connections and the continued challenges in fully elucidating them and translating this knowledge into improved cancer diagnosis and treatment. City of Hope, an NCI-designated…
Immunology of Infections Disease Renewal 2023
5T32AI060525-18JoAnne Flynn · UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH AT PITTSBURGH, PA · $266,648 · awarded May 25, 2026 · NIHModified Project Summary/Abstract Section Infectious diseases remain the major cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Although pathogens that have plagued humanity for years remain of great concern, emerging pathogens have the potential to cause major disruptions in society. The study of infectious diseases, including novel discoveries that can lead to…
Research Training in Gastrointestinal and Hepatic Diseases
5T32DK135449-04Jessica Allegretti · BRIGHAM AND WOMEN'S HOSPITAL, MA · $302,556 · awarded May 22, 2026 · NIHPROJECT SUMMARY The accelerating pace of discovery in the basic biomedical, clinical and translational sciences now provides unprecedented opportunities to transform patient care in gastrointestinal and liver diseases. Over the past 35 years, Brigham and Women’s Hospital (BWH) has made major contributions to the training of academic gastroenterologists and…
Research Training in CVD Epidemiology and Prevention
5T32HL069771-23Mercedes Carnethon · NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY, IL · $399,465 · awarded May 20, 2026 · NIHThe overall objective of the cardiovascular disease (CVD) epidemiology and prevention postdoctoral training program at Northwestern University is to prepare academically-oriented MD and PhD trained investigators for research-intensive careers in CVD epidemiology and prevention. This ongoing multidisciplinary research training program is entering it’s 19th…
Funding institutes in the sample
| Institute | Awards | Funding |
|---|---|---|
| NIH | 500 | $191.7M |
Most frequent institutions in the sample
- JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY — 21 awards
- UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN AT ANN ARBOR — 21 awards
- UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN FRANCISCO — 18 awards
- UNIV OF NORTH CAROLINA CHAPEL HILL — 17 awards
- STANFORD UNIVERSITY — 15 awards
- UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-MADISON — 15 awards
- UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA — 14 awards
- UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA LOS ANGELES — 13 awards
Source: NIH RePORTER. Verify any award in the official record by searching its project number. See our data methodology for how this sample is built and its limitations.
Decision guide
Choose T32 when
For trainees, T32 slots are an alternative to F31/F32 — they pay NRSA stipends and offer structured training. Many trainees move from a T32 slot to an individual F31/F32 mid-program.
Choose another mechanism when
T32 slots are subject to institutional priorities and are not portable. If you want award flexibility, target F31/F32.
Who applies for T32
For trainees: you apply to the institutional T32 program (typically through your department or training program). For institutions: a senior PI assembles a team of mentors and applies to NIH for the T32 award itself.
Compare nearby NIH grant mechanisms
Searchers often land on T32 while deciding between adjacent NIH activity codes. Compare scope, NIH staff involvement, budget scale, and applicant stage before choosing a funding opportunity.
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T32 frequently asked questions
What is the difference between T32 and F32?
T32 is awarded to the institution that runs a training program. F32 is awarded directly to an individual postdoc. Trainees on a T32 slot still receive NRSA pay, but you apply to the program, not directly to NIH.
Can international students/postdocs hold a T32 slot?
Generally no — T32 slots typically require US citizenship or permanent residency, like F31/F32.