NIH Gateway to Research Opportunities for the Workforce (GROW) Programview on SAM.gov

THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) or REQUEST FOR QUOTATIONS (RFQ). THIS IS A PRE-SOLICITATION ANNOUNCEMENT ONLY. A REQUEST FOR QUOTATIONS (RFQ) NO. 75N98026Q00122, ENTITLED: " The National Institutes of Health (NIH) Gateway to Research Opportunities for the Workforce (GROW) Program" WILL BE ISSUED VIA CONTRACT OPPORTUNITIES ON WWW.SAM.GOV ON OR ABOUT June 17, 2026. The anticipated close date of the solicitation is on or about June 26, 2026. The purpose of the procurement is for a two-year training program designed to prepare students to become competitive applicants for research training programs at research-intensive institutions, such as the NIH Intramural research training programs, and similar programs at other R1 institutions. The NIH GROW Program is a research capacity-building initiative designed to enhance the research capacity at contracted institutions, increase student access to research opportunities, and support for STEM education in service of national competitiveness. The NIH GROW Program has two distinct tracks based on career level, which interested offerors may only quote one track: 1) for high school students and 2) for undergraduate students. NIH GROW Program: High School Track : The purpose of the high school track is to prepare and train high school students from American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) communities to be competitive applicants for future summer research training programs, with the broader goal of increasing the number of AI/AN professionals in the biomedical workforce who can contribute to the health and well-being of AI/AN communities. NIH seeks colleges, universities, and medical schools uniquely situated near AI/AN communities that are suited to administer the NIH GROW Program and provide a scholarly scientific and research curriculum to a cohort of high school students from AI/AN communities. The NIH GROW program expects offerors to design a program for rising junior and senior high school students who intend to pursue a career in STEM-M (science, technology, engineering, math, and medicine). For the high school track, eligible institutions must be situated near AI/AN communities and have an established relationship with members of the AI/AN community. Offerors are required to develop a program that includes a seven- to eight-week summer program, along with at least one enrichment activity in both the fall and spring. Both the summer program and enrichment activities should promote strong mentor/mentee relationships within the institution as well as provide opportunities for students to network with scientists in the local community. A comprehensive curriculum should introduce students to both clinical and basic research, key areas of biology such as neuroscience and mental health, professional development and career opportunities in biomedical research and STEM-M fields, as well as a Traditional Knowledge component that must be presented by a Native American community member or researcher. NIH GROW…