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.
The Initiative for Maximizing Student Development (IMSD) program aims to foster a diverse pool of Ph.D. scientists with the necessary skills for successful careers in the biomedical research workforce. The program's long-term goal is to increase the diversity of the biomedical research community. It supports domestic institutions in creating and executing evidence-based training and mentoring strategies. These strategies should align with the fast-paced evolution of the research field, incorporating didactic, research, and career development elements to prepare trainees for impactful careers in health-related research. This opportunity is specifically for training programs at research-intensive institutions that meet a defined NIH Research Project Grant funding threshold.