A program to help students transfer to complete their bachelor's degrees in biomedical fields.
Bridges to the Baccalaureate Research Training Program T34
The North Idaho Bridges to Baccalaureate program is here to help students who want to study biology, especially those from underrepresented backgrounds, by offering support, mentorship, and research opportunities to make it easier for them to transfer from North Idaho College to the University of Idaho and succeed in their studies.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Idaho NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Moscow, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10894068 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
The North Idaho Bridges to Baccalaureate (NI-B2B) program aims to create a partnership between the University of Idaho and North Idaho College to support biology-interested undergraduate students, particularly those from underrepresented populations. The program will address barriers to transferring to a bachelor's degree by providing mentorship and research opportunities. It seeks to increase the number of students transferring from North Idaho College to the University of Idaho and improve graduation rates for underrepresented students in biomedical research. Through surveys and self-assessments, the program will identify challenges and develop strategies to enhance student success.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this program are undergraduate students at North Idaho College interested in pursuing a bachelor's degree in biology or biomedical research.
Not a fit: Students who are not enrolled at North Idaho College or those not interested in biomedical fields may not benefit from this program.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly increase the number of underrepresented students completing bachelor's degrees in biomedical fields.
How similar studies have performed: Similar programs have shown success in increasing transfer rates and graduation rates among underrepresented students in science fields.
Where this research is happening
Moscow, United States
- University of Idaho — Moscow, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Waynant, Kristopher V — University of Idaho
- Study coordinator: Waynant, Kristopher V
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.