RFGA2027-017 Arizona Biosciences Internship Program
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The Arizona Biosciences Internship Program, managed by the Arizona Department of Health Services and the Arizona Biomedical Research Centre, is a grant-funded pilot project designed to strengthen the state's bioeconomy by developing the next generation of bioscience and healthcare leaders. The program aims to create a sustainable pipeline of scientific talent by providing paid internship experiences for high school, undergraduate, and graduate students. The scope of work requires the selected organization to recruit and place a minimum of seven undergraduate interns, one graduate or post-doctoral intern, and approximately two high school students within biomedical, life sciences, or healthcare organizations. To qualify, the lead institution must demonstrate over three years of experience administering similar programs and develop a selection process in collaboration with the ABRC.
The total program funding is capped at 300,000 USD, structured as up to 100,000 USD per year over a three-year period. Applications are evaluated on a 100-point scale across five key areas: the application packet, program alignment, curriculum design, implementation plans, and the budget workbook. Applicants must submit their proposals via the eCivis platform by December 30, 2026, ensuring compliance with various state and federal regulations, including certifications against the boycott of Israel and the use of forced labor. The contract utilizes a mix of cost reimbursement and fixed-price structures, with funding covering intern wages, employment costs, and necessary liability and workman's compensation insurance.
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Grant-funded program providing paid bioscience internships to develop Arizona's future healthcare leaders.
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HighAI Summary for RFGA2027-017 Arizona Biosciences Internship Program - Budget Workbook: Attachment K provides instructions and guidelines for applicants to develop a Budget Narrative and Detailed Budget & Justification for the Arizona Biosciences Internship Program. It defines eight budget categories, including personnel services, employee-related expenses, professional services, and travel, and specifies the required Excel format for submission to the ADHS Procurement Office.
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HighAI Summary for RFGA2027-017 Arizona Biosciences Internship Program Instructions to Applicant: This document provides instructions for applicants responding to Request for Grant Application (RFGA) 2027-017 for the Arizona Biosciences Internship Program. It outlines the submission process via the eCivis portal, due date of December 30, 2026, and detailed requirements for eleven mandatory attachments (A-K) and budget submissions. It also includes information regarding a pre-application conference on December 2, 2026.
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HighAI Summary for RFGA 2027-017 Arizona Biosciences Internship Program Scope of Services: Scope of Services for Request for Grant Application (RFGA) No. 2027-017 issued by the Arizona Department of Health Services. The document outlines a pilot project to establish the Arizona Biosciences Internship Program, providing up to $300,000 over three years to eligible 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations to support STEM and biomedical education for Arizona students.
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HighAI Summary for RFGA 2027-017 Arizona Biosciences Internship Program Terms and Conditions: Terms and Conditions for Request for Grant Application (RFGA) No. 2027-017 regarding the Arizona Biosciences Internship Program. Issued by the Arizona Department of Health Services, the document defines key terms, establishes a cost reimbursement payment basis, outlines a three-year initial term with options to extend up to five years, and specifies requirements for non-discrimination, record retention, and financial management.
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HighAI Summary for RFGA 2027-017 Attachment G - Application Packet: This document is the Application Packet (Attachment G) for Request for Grant Application (RFGA) No. 2027-017, issued by the Arizona Department of Health Services for the Arizona Biosciences Internship Program. It contains the required application forms, including eligibility questionnaires regarding STEM initiatives and internship program capabilities, a project abstract section, and biographical sketch templates for key personnel.
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HighAI Summary for RFGA 2027-017 Attachment H - Program Alignment: Attachment H for Request for Grant Application (RFGA) No. 2027-017 regarding the Arizona Bioscience Internship Program. This document provides the evaluation criteria and template for 'Program Alignment, Mission, and Vision,' requiring applicants to detail their goals, STEM initiatives, and alignment with the Arizona Bioscience Roadmap.
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HighAI Summary for RFGA 2027-017 Attachment I - Program Design and Curriculum Development: This document is Attachment I of Request for Grant Application (RFGA) No. 2027-017 for the Arizona Biosciences Internship Program, issued by the Arizona Department of Health Services. It serves as a technical template for applicants to detail their program design, including engagement with life science leaders, communication strategies, mentoring structures for high school students, and the quality of the internship experience. Additionally, it requires descriptions of project resources such as transportation, supervision, computer resources, and facility capabilities.
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HighAI Summary for RFGA 2027-017 Attachment J - Implementation, Recruitment, and Management Plan: Attachment J for Request for Grant Application (RFGA) No. 2027-017 from the Arizona Department of Health Services for the Arizona Biosciences Internship Program. This document serves as a template for applicants to detail their implementation, recruitment, and management plans, specifically covering selection criteria for undergraduate, graduate, and high school participants, recruitment strategies, and evidence of at least three years of institutional experience.
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HighAI Summary for RFGA 2027-017 Exhibit 1 - Contractor's Expenditure Report: This document is Exhibit 1, the Contractor's Expenditure Report (CER) template for Request for Grant Application (RFGA) No. 2027-017, Arizona Biosciences Internship Program. It provides the required format for reporting cost reimbursements, fixed price amounts, and match requirements for the Arizona Department of Health Services.
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HighAI Summary for RFGA2027-017 Exhibit 2 - eCivis Budget Instructions: Budget instructions for RFGA2027-017, provided as Exhibit 2, detailing the requirements for budget preparation and submission via eCivis.
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HighAI Summary for RFGA 2027-017 Exhibit 4 - Insurance Requirements: Exhibit 4 of Request for Grant Application (RFGA) No. 2027-017 for the Arizona Biosciences Internship Program. This document outlines the minimum insurance requirements for contractors and subcontractors, including Commercial General Liability, Business Automobile Liability, Workers' Compensation, and Professional Liability, along with specific endorsement and notification requirements for the State of Arizona.
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LowAI Summary for RFGA2027-017 Attachment A - Offer and Acceptance: The provided document content is empty or contains no usable information. Based on the filename, it appears to be an Offer and Acceptance attachment for solicitation RFGA2027-017.
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LowAI Summary for RFGA 2027-017 Attachment B - Notices, Correspondence & Payments: This document is Attachment B of Request for Grant Application (RFGA) No. 2027-017 for the Arizona Biosciences Internship Program, issued by the Arizona Department of Health Services. It provides a template for the grantee to specify contact information for notices, correspondence, and payments.
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LowAI Summary for RFGA 2027-017 Attachment C - Designation of Confidential, Trade Secret & Proprietary Information: A form for the Arizona Biosciences Internship Program (RFGA No. 2027-017) used by offerors to designate proprietary or trade secret information in their solicitation responses to prevent disclosure under Arizona public records law.
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LowAI Summary for RFGA 2027-017 Attachment D - Boycott of Israel Disclosure: A mandatory disclosure form for the Arizona Department of Health Services Arizona Biosciences Internship Program (RFGA No. 2027-017). The document requires offerors to certify whether they engage in a boycott of materials or services from Israel, pursuant to A.R.S. § 35-393.01, and provides criteria for exemptions based on company size, entity type, or contract value.
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LowAI Summary for RFGA2027-017 Attachment E - Forced Labor: This document is an attachment (Attachment E) related to forced labor requirements for solicitation RFGA2027-017.
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LowAI Summary for RFGA2027-017 Attachment F - Subcontractors: This document is an attachment (Attachment F) related to subcontractors for solicitation RFGA2027-017. The provided content contains no substantive data beyond a general instruction to be factual.
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LowAI Summary for RFGA2027-017 Exhibit 3 - ECivis Application User Guide: Version 3.0 of the Arizona Application Submission User Guide for solicitation RFGA2027-017. The document provides step-by-step instructions for applicants on using the eCivis portal, including account creation, profile completion, navigating the application and budget tabs, and submitting the final grant application.
The mission of the Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) the Arizona Biomedical Research Centre (ABRC) is to identify and support innovative biomedical research to improve the health of all Arizonans. ABRC is focused on leveraging existing resources, maximizing partnerships, cultivating communication, and promoting innovation. ABRC manages multiple initiatives that are guided by input from leaders and professionals from Arizona's universities, nonprofit research institutions, hospitals, medical centers, and patient advocacy groups.
The ABRC was created to identify and support innovative biomedical research to improve the health of all Arizonans. To achieve this mission, ABRC provides direct grants to biomedical researchers and supports researchers to become successful and globally competitive. The mission of the ABRC is "Accelerating Biomedical Research, Education, and Innovation to Benefit Arizonans." For the ABRC to succeed in its mission, it will need to work with educational institutions and non-profit organizations to ensure the pipeline of bio-scientists and bio-technicians is continuously fed with the best and brightest Arizona has to offer.
The ABRC proposes a pilot project to build upon its successful research grant program by offering a funding opportunity to strengthen the state of Arizona's successes in the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) initiatives and establish the Arizona Biosciences Internship Program. Through this pilot project, the ABRC seeks to encourage high school, undergraduate, and graduate college students to pursue biomedical education that will prepare them for a college, graduate or post-graduate scientific path, or a career in health care or biomedical technology. By offering a grant to a qualifying organization that provides internship opportunities to promising individuals, the ABRC expects to create a level of educational programming that will be certain to maintain a healthy pipeline of scientific and biomedical researchers for the coming years.
Arizona's Bioscience Roadmap, curated by the Flinn Foundation, is the longest-running, continuously managed, strategic plan to build a state-based bioeconomy. The Arizona Biosciences Internship Program is a statewide program designed to develop the next generation of bioscience and healthcare leaders. The Arizona Biosciences Internship Program will provide high school, undergraduate and graduate students with access to paid experiences and internships in the life sciences and healthcare fields. This program will provide more high school, undergraduate and graduate students with the opportunity to obtain real-world experience within a company, help the students explore career paths, strengthen their educational applications, and build their resume.
