Biomedical Research Training Program for
Individuals from Underrepresented Groups
(Post-Baccalaureate Individuals) 
The NHLBI established the Biomedical Research Training Program
for Individuals from Underrepresented Groups (BRTPUG) to offer
opportunities for underrepresented post-baccalaureate individuals
and undergraduate students to receive training in fundamental
biomedical sciences and clinical research disciplines. The
purpose of the program is to enhance career opportunities
in biomedical and behavioral research, including clinical
and laboratory medicine, epidemiology, and biostatistics as
applied to the etiology and treatment of heart, blood vessel,
lung, and blood diseases.
BRTPUG offers each participant the opportunity to work closely
with leading research scientists in the Division of Intramural
Research and extramural scientists in the Division of Prevention
and Population Sciences. The program provides students with
hands-on training in a research environment, which will prepare
them to continue their studies and advance their careers in
clinical and basic research.
The program supports recently completed post-baccalaureates;
or undergraduate students enrolled full-time in an accredited
institution, who have completed academic training in course
work relevant to biomedical, behavioral, or statistical research.
Applicants must have a cumulative grade point average (GPA)
or science course GPA of 3.3 or better on a 4.0 scale, or
4.3 or better on a 5.0 scale, and be U.S. citizens or permanent
residents.
The trainee's appointment is a one-time appointment of 6
(2 summers) to 24 months over a 2 year period beginning the
summer of selection. Each trainee is assigned to a mentor
who is responsible for designing a carefully planned training
program.
BRTPUG Web links:
BRTPUG
Program Announcement
Current Stipend Scale for Post-Baccalaureate: See
Table 2 "Predoctoral IRTA and Visiting Fellow Stipend
Levels for All Areas"
Who is eligible? Underrepresented post-baccalaureate
individuals and undergraduate students planning to pursue
advanced degrees in the biomedical and behavioral sciences
and meeting all other program criteria.
The opportunities? Research training in
NHLBI intramural or extramural program
Duration of support? Academic year
Where? Research training in NHLBI intramural
or extramural program in Bethesda, Maryland
Applications due?
For Post-Baccalaureate 1-2 year research internships beginning
in July-September of the calendar year, applications should
be submitted by March 1.
For placements beginning in June of the calendar year or summer
opportunities, NHLBI strongly encourages applicants to submit
your application by January 15.
The NHLBI strongly encourages early submission of applications
for both summer and Post-Baccalaureate research opportunities.
How to apply: To apply, please use the NHLBI
on-line application. Applications must be submitted on-line.
- Dr. Helena O. Mishoe
Office of Research Training and Minority Health
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
National Institutes of Health
6701 Rockledge Drive, Suite 9180, MSC 7913
Bethesda, Maryland 20892-7913
Phone: (301) 451-5081
FAX: (301) 480-0862
Email: mishoeh@nhlbi.nih.gov
Revised September 2009
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