A program to enhance diversity and support for early career health sciences faculty
SDSU FUERTE: Recognition of Excellence in DEIA and Mentorship in support of Faculty Success
The SDSU FUERTE program is looking for new faculty members who want to help improve health for Latinx communities by providing them with support and mentorship to grow their research skills and work together on important health issues.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | San Diego State University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (San Diego, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11039764 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
The SDSU FUERTE program aims to recruit a diverse group of early career faculty focused on addressing Latinx health disparities. This initiative will create a supportive environment for these faculty members, helping them to develop their research skills and engage with the community. The program emphasizes collaboration and mentorship to overcome barriers faced by underrepresented minority faculty, ultimately enhancing the university's research capabilities in critical health areas such as addiction science and environmental health.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research are early career health sciences faculty with a focus on Latinx health disparities.
Not a fit: Patients who are not involved in health sciences education or do not have a focus on Latinx health disparities may not receive direct benefits from this program.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could lead to improved health outcomes for Latinx communities by fostering research that addresses their specific health disparities.
How similar studies have performed: Similar initiatives aimed at increasing diversity in academic faculty have shown promise in enhancing research output and community engagement.
Where this research is happening
San Diego, United States
- San Diego State University — San Diego, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Zuniga de Nuncio, Maria Luisa — San Diego State University
- Study coordinator: Zuniga de Nuncio, Maria Luisa
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.