PROGRAM OBJECTIVES:
(1) To enable qualified minority undergraduate students, graduate students and faculty members to participate in international biomedical and behavioral research programs; (2) to acquaint minority students and scientists with the full range of career opportunities in biomedical and behavioral research; (3) to strengthen teaching programs at U.S. institutions; and (4) to strengthen ties with research institutes abroad.

 ELIGIBLE FUNCTIONAL CATEGORIES:
1. HEALTH;
- Education and Training;
- Specialized Health Research and Training;

 WHO CAN BENEFIT FROM THIS PROGRAM:
- Minority group;
- Specialized group (e.g. health professionals, students, veterans);
- Education Professional;
- Student/Trainee;
- Graduate Student;
- Black;
- American Indian;
- Spanish Origin;
- Other Non-White;

 WHO CAN APPLY:
- State (includes District of Columbia, public institutions of higher education and hospitals);
- Public non-profit institution/organization (includes institutions of higher education and hospitals);
- Private non-profit institution/organization (includes institutions of higher education and hospitals);