A program to mentor future healthcare professionals in research.
Official title: Summer Research Program (SRP) (I01)
Funded at Veterans Health Administration · NIH-11046751 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This program is helping new healthcare professionals, especially those from Hispanic and Latino backgrounds, learn about research to improve patient care in Puerto Rico, with special support for students in clinical research and public health.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Veterans Health Administration NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (San Juan, United States) |
| Project start | October 1, 2024 |
| Project end | January 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| NIH project number | 1I01BX007002-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11046751 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this program are students and professionals from Puerto Rico interested in pursuing careers in healthcare research.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not involved in educational or research training programs may not directly benefit from this initiative.
What this research studies
This program at the Veterans Affairs Caribbean Healthcare System focuses on mentoring and training early-career healthcare professionals in research. It aims to address the underrepresentation of Hispanics/Latinos in STEM fields by providing tailored mentoring for students at various career levels, from undergraduates to graduate students. The program includes two tracks: one for clinical and translational research and another for public health or biostatistics students. By fostering scientific interest and providing resources, this initiative seeks to improve research-driven patient care in Puerto Rico.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could enhance the quality of healthcare by training a new generation of researchers who are equipped to address the unique needs of the veteran population.
How similar studies have gone: While mentoring programs exist, this initiative is unique in its specific focus on the Hispanic/Latino population in Puerto Rico, making it a novel approach.
Where this research is happening
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Veterans Health Administration
San Juan, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Molina, Irma L — Veterans Health Administration
- Study coordinator: Molina, Irma L
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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.