Training Grants at UC San Diego
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UC San Diego provides a broad variety of campus resources to support training programs, PD/PIs, mentors, and trainees, making UC San Diego an ideal training environment. See below for institutional resources ranging from research ethics training to diversity programs to grant administration tools.
Many new and renewal NIH training applications now require a combined Institutional Letter of Support signed by the Executive Vice Chancellor that describes all institutional resources supporting the planned training program and its trainees as well as how the program strategically fits within the overall training grant landscape of campus. This single institutional support letter replaces the former process of collecting multiple letters of support from across campus.
To obtain the most current version of the Institutional Letter of Support template, please complete this brief form and the current template will be emailed to you as a GoogleDoc link within 10 business days. This will kick off the collaborative editing process within the GoogleDoc, where the PI/PD and staff will make edits and add detailed program information directly into the shared document.
At least four weeks prior to the submission deadline, once the PI/PD has tailored the letter to their specific program (no longer than 10-pages), tag Jenn Bourque (jbourque@ucsd.edu) and Tamara Schaps (tschaps@ucsd.edu) in the GoogleDoc or email the link back to us. The letter then will be reviewed, approved, routed for signature, and then returned to the PI/PD and staff for inclusion in the proposal.
Depending on program particulars, the review process may involve the Division of Graduate Education and Postdoctoral Affairs, Department Chairs, School Deans, and the appropriate sponsored projects office prior to routing to the Office of the Executive Vice Chancellor for final signature.
When applying for extramural research grants that support graduate students, Principal Investigators (PIs) may request San Diego Match Fellowships from the Division of Graduate Education & Postdoctoral Affairs to enhance the proposal and promote inclusive excellence. PIs should complete the online request form at least one month in advance of the submission deadline to allow adequate time for review. Learn more about requesting support.
If approved, information about the commitment will be inserted into the institutional support letter and a separate [internal only] confirmation letter will also be sent to the PI and/or fund manager outlining next steps, should the application be selected for funding. If the application is not selected for funding, a new matching fellowship request must be submitted for any subsequent resubmissions or new proposals.
Matching fellowship support from the Division of Graduate Education & Postdoctoral Affairs is contingent upon the continued availability of funds and may shift at any time. Learn more here.
Trainee-centered mentoring is an essential component of a successful research training experience. Below are resources at UC San Diego and beyond to support faculty mentors of research trainees.
NIH is prioritizing comprehensive program evaluations, logic models, and assessment, with a focus on trainee goals and learning outcomes in its proposal reviews. As the community continues to develop best practices, here are some resources to help you in creating your program assessment strategy.
University facilities and trainings support the cutting-edge research conducting across campus and ensure research is conducted in an ethical and responsible manner. The below resources delineate expectations for the high standards of ethical behavior for faculty and students involved in research and provide procedures for addressing allegations of misconduct in research.
UC San Diego values a positive, supportive, and inclusive research and training environment for individuals from all backgrounds. Below are resources from the Office of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion as well as our Principles of Community that are vital to the success of the University and the well-being of its constituents.
The VCHS Research Service Core provides administrative support and research administration tools for NIH training grants, including workshops, FAQs, and resources on submission, reporting, and award administration. See below for a menu of resources. To request access, contact Jill Weller (jweller@health.ucsd.edu).
Getting Started with your Training Grant Proposal
Gathering Proposal Documentation
For faculty members and academic researchers interested in hosting an institutional training grant, funding agencies offer a variety of mechanisms for undergraduate, predoctoral, postdoctoral, and summer training programs. See below for resources and funding opportunities from various agencies. For information on administering or applying for a training grant, contact your sponsored office contact (OCGA, HSSPPO, or SIO OCGA).
Here is a helpful article spotlighting the unique aspects of the T32 mechanism.
On January 18, 2022, NIGMS announced a Notice of Special Interest (NOSI) for their annual administrative supplement opportunities for institutions with K12, T32, and select R25 awards.
Due to our success last year, UC San Diego is only eligible to apply for:
Institutions with two or more eligible grants are expected to develop a single application proposing activities that are broadly applicable to individuals in all their programs. Due to multiple eligible awards, internal coordination may be required. If you are considering a supplement request in response to this notice, a very brief internal notification is due by Monday, January 31. Please contact Lynsey Fitzpatrick (lyfitzpatrick@ucsd.edu) in the Research Development office.
Note: UC San Diego is not eligible to submit to any of the following NIGMS training-grant supplements this year due to successful awards received last year:
In Spring 2021, Northwestern University, together with Georgetown University, Emory University and University of Wisconsin-Madison, invited UC San Diego to join a new group that was coming together to discuss NIH guidelines, share resources, and support training grant administration. This group is called the National Training Grant Community of Practice and meets three times per year. Below are recordings and slides from these meetings. If you're interested joining the community of practice, please email the organizing committee (NationalTrainingGrantCommunity@gmail.com) to get added to the listserv.
* A New Google Shared Drive has been created for all members of the National Training Grant Community of Practice. Please request access to this shared drive to view comprehensive resources; to reduce redundancy, no additional resources will be posted as links on this page, rather interested individuals should request access to the Shared Drive to view all community of practice resources. If you have trouble accessing the Shared Drive, please email NationalTrainingGrantCommunity@gmail.com.