A program to train future health sciences researchers at a veterans' hospital
James A Haley Veterans' Hospital’s Summer Tampa Research Immersion Program or "Summer TRIP
The Summer TRIP program at the James A Haley Veterans’ Hospital is a friendly opportunity for students, especially those from underprivileged backgrounds, to dive into hands-on research about brain injuries and other health issues affecting veterans, while learning important skills for their future careers in health sciences.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | James a. Haley VA Medical Center NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Tampa, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11052827 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
The Summer Tampa Research Immersion Program (Summer TRIP) at the James A Haley Veterans’ Hospital aims to cultivate the next generation of health sciences researchers by engaging students early in their academic journeys. This program recruits a diverse group of students, including those from underprivileged backgrounds, to participate in a 12-week intensive training that includes hands-on research experiences and educational workshops. Participants will work closely with mentors on research related to traumatic brain injuries and other health issues affecting veterans. The program emphasizes skill development in research ethics and responsible conduct, preparing students for future careers in health sciences.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this program are high school, undergraduate, and medical students, particularly those from underrepresented and disadvantaged backgrounds interested in health sciences.
Not a fit: Patients who are not students or who do not have an interest in pursuing a career in health sciences may not benefit from this program.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could enhance the quality of research focused on veterans' health and improve care for conditions like traumatic brain injury.
How similar studies have performed: Similar programs aimed at training underrepresented students in health sciences have shown success in increasing diversity and improving research outcomes.
Where this research is happening
Tampa, United States
- James a. Haley VA Medical Center — Tampa, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Bickford, Paula C — James a. Haley VA Medical Center
- Study coordinator: Bickford, Paula C
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.