Table 8: Program Outcomes (A-C)

Table 8 consists of three sub-tables detailing the program outcomes for predoctoral and postdoctoral trainees on the grant. This section explains what parts of the xTRACT module fill Table 8 of the training tables.

For detailed instructions on every field in the training tables, select the latest forms package here: https://grants.nih.gov/grants-process/write-application/forms-directory/data-tables

Examples of Table 8 for NON-T34 Training Grants

The following sample tables are for all training grants EXCEPT FOR T34s (Undergraduate Training Grant); see the bottom of this topic for a T34 example of this table.

Table 8 consists of:

  • Table 8A - Program Outcomes: Predoctoral
    • Part I. Those Appointed to the Training Grant
    • Part II. Recent Graduates
  • Table 8B. Program Outcomes: Postdoctoral
    • Part I. Those Appointed to the Training Grant
    • Part II. Recent Graduates
  • Table 8C. Program Outcomes: Short-Term

Table 8A. Program Outcomes: Predoctoral

For new applications, this table provides information on the effectiveness of the proposed training program.

Table 8A. Part I. Those Appointed to the Training Grant

Table 8A Part I of training tables

To populate Table 8A Part I in the RTD, navigate to the RTD menu in xTRACT, and go to the Participating Trainees section.

In xTRACT, on the list of Participating Trainees, click each trainee's hyperlinked name in turn, which allows you to edit the data that subsequently populates Table 8A Part I in the RTD.

Table 8A. Part II. Recent Graduates (Only for New Applications and for Postdoctoral Renewal/Revision Applications Requesting an Expansion for Predoctoral support)

To populate Table 8A Part II in the RTD, navigate to the RTD menu in xTRACT, and go to the Participating Trainees section.

Table 8A Part III of training tables

In xTRACT, on the list of Participating Trainees, click each trainee's hyperlinked name in turn, which allows you to edit the data that subsequently populates Table 8A Part II in the RTD.

Table 8A. Part III. Program Statistics

To populate Table 8A Part III in the RTD, navigate to the RTD menu in xTRACT, and go to the Program Statistics section.

Table 8A Part IV Program Statistics

The Program Statistics area prompts for data that subsequently populates Table 8A Part III in the RTD.

Program Statistics section of xTRACT

Program Statistics screen (

Table 8B. Program Outcomes: Postdoctoral

For new applications, this table provides information on the effectiveness of the proposed training program. For renewal applications, this table provides detailed information about how postdoctoral training positions are used. It also enables evaluation of the effectiveness of the supported training program in achieving the training objectives.

Table 8B. Part I. Those Appointed to the Training Grant

To populate Table 8B Part I in the RTD, navigate to the RTD menu in xTRACT, and go to the Participating Trainee section.

Table 8C Part I of Training Tables

In xTRACT, on the list of Participating Trainees, click each trainee's linked name in turn, which allows you to edit the data that subsequently populates Table 8B Part I in the RTD.

Table 8B. Part II. Recent Graduates (Only For New Applications and Predoctoral Renewal/Revision Applications Requesting Postdoctoral Support)

To populate Table 8B Part II in the RTD, navigate to the RTD menu in xTRACT, and go to the Applicants and Entrants section.

Table 8C Part III of Training Tables

In xTRACT, click the Post-Doc Participating Trainees link, then click each trainee's hyperlinked name in turn, which allows you to edit the data that subsequently populates Table 8B Part II in the RTD.

Table 8C. Program Outcomes: Short-Term

For renewal applications, this table provides information about the use of short-term training positions.

To populate Table 8C in the RTD, navigate to the RTD menu in xTRACT, and go to the Participating Trainees section.

Table 8B of Training Tables

In xTRACT, on the list of Participating Trainees, click each trainee's linked name in turn, which allows you to edit the data that subsequently populates Table 8C in the RTD. Specifically, it populates the category and subsequent training or related award information.

Example Table 8 for T34 Training Grants

T34s, or Undergraduate Training Grants, have undergraduate participants rather than Predoctoral or Postdoctoral, so column headings and other labels that refer to participants list "Undergraduates" instead of Postdoc/Predoc. Also Doctoral Degree columns are omitted. All the mappings described above apply to T34 tables also except for the mappings for Table 8B, which references the Applicants and Entrants section of XTRACT; T34s do not have an Applicants and Entrants section.

Sample Table 8D. Program Outcomes: Undergraduate, Part I and Part II

Figure 26: Sample Table 8D. Program Outcomes: Undergraduate, Part I and Part II