A program to support underrepresented students in biomedical research.
Post Baccalaureate Research Opportunity To Promote Equity In Learning (PROPEL).
This program at UCSF is designed to help people from underrepresented backgrounds gain valuable hands-on experience in biomedical research, so they can build their skills and confidence for future careers in science.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California, San Francisco NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (San Francisco, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10913459 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This program at UCSF aims to provide postbaccalaureate trainees from historically underrepresented backgrounds with essential research experience and scientific training. Participants will engage in full-time mentored research positions within UCSF labs, gaining hands-on experience in biomedical research. The program includes a structured mentoring plan to support their scientific and career development, addressing the gap in research opportunities that often limits their competitiveness for advanced degrees in biomedical sciences.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this program are recent graduates from historically underrepresented backgrounds who are interested in pursuing advanced degrees in biomedical sciences.
Not a fit: Individuals who are not recent graduates or who do not belong to historically underrepresented backgrounds may not benefit from this program.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could significantly enhance the representation of underrepresented groups in top-tier biomedical science PhD and MD/PhD programs.
How similar studies have performed: Previous iterations of this program have shown success in enhancing the competitiveness of underrepresented students in biomedical research fields.
Where this research is happening
San Francisco, United States
- University of California, San Francisco — San Francisco, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Nystul, Todd — University of California, San Francisco
- Study coordinator: Nystul, Todd
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.