1. NIGMS Investment in Graduate Biomedical Education Jessica Faupel-Badger badgerje@mail.nih.gov

2. Training, Workforce Development & Diversity Programs RISE IMSD MARC U*STAR NRSA-T32 BRIDGES IDeA: INBRE and COBRE; NARCH Developing a highly skilled, creative and diverse biomedical research workforce 2 NRSA-Fs BRIDGES Undergraduate Graduate PostdoctoralResearch Career NRSA-T32 & F32 IRACDA K99  R00 Career Dev. SCORE PREP NRMN BUILD

3. NIGMS Is Committed to Promoting the Development of the Most Productive, Creative and Efficient Biomedical Research Workforce Possible 3 NIGMS supports nearly half of NIH’s predoctoral T32 slots Over 4000 NRSA slots Over $200 million in NRSA support ~275 T32 programs supported A variety of other programs to support graduate research education

4. Methods & Technology Acquiring Information, Experimental Design & Data Interpretation Quantitative & Computational Communication & Teamwork Management & Leadership TechnicalOperationalProfessional A Range of Skills Are Needed to Be a Great Scientist

5. Educator-Initiated Experiments and Iterative Improvement of Graduate Education FOA to support the development of training modules to enhance data reproducibility and good experimental practice Clearinghouse for training modules and other resources on the NIGMS website Administrative supplements for NIGMS T32 training grants to allow design and implementation of new curricular activities to: Improve skills required to conduct rigorous and reproducible research Improve career preparation and outcomes Modernize training http://www.nigms.nih.gov/training/pages/clearinghouse-for-training-modules-to-enhance-data-reproducibility.aspx http://www.nigms.nih.gov/training/instpredoc/Pages/admin-supplements.aspx

6. Catalyzing the Modernization of Graduate Education Symposium Held April 11, 2016; 150 attendees; archived at videocast.nih.govvideocast.nih.gov Nine invited speakers covering: Perspectives from students, institutions, and employers National and International models of graduate eduction Assessment of innovations in graduate education Changes to curriculum and co-curricular activities 32 poster presentations http://www.nigms.nih.gov/training/pages/clearinghouse-for-training-modules-to-enhance-data-reproducibility.aspx http://www.nigms.nih.gov/training/instpredoc/Pages/admin-supplements.aspx

7. Next Steps for NIGMS Create a T32 Funding Opportunity Announcement that is tailored to promote the development and iterative improvement of outstanding pre- doctoral training programs in fundamental biomedical research that meet the needs of a continually evolving scientific enterprise. Promote experimentation, innovation and dissemination of results Support curricula that focus on skills development Use of evidence-based approaches to education and mentoring Rigor, reproducibility and responsibility in research Enhanced career development Support the creation of a diverse research workforce Sustainably scaled programs, balanced incentives, faculty commitment loop.nigms.nih.gov/2015/11/catalyzing-the-modernization-of-graduate-education/