A summer program to prepare diverse undergraduates for careers in biomedical and rehabilitation research
Official title: Biomedical Science and Engineering Summer Program for Rehabilitation Interventions
Funded at Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center · NIH-11050044 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This program is looking for undergraduate students, especially veterans, their children, women, and those who face challenges in their studies, to join a summer internship at the Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center, where they'll get hands-on training and support to help them become future researchers in biomedical and rehabilitation fields.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Cleveland, United States) |
| Project start | October 1, 2024 |
| Project end | January 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| NIH project number | 1I01BX006996-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11050044 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this program are undergraduate students majoring in engineering or medical sciences, particularly those from underrepresented backgrounds.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not undergraduate students or who do not have an interest in pursuing a career in biomedical or rehabilitation research may not benefit from this program.
What this research studies
This program aims to enhance the diversity of the biomedical and rehabilitation research workforce by recruiting undergraduate students from various backgrounds, particularly those underrepresented in STEM fields. Participants will receive comprehensive training, mentorship, and research experience during a summer internship at the Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center. The program focuses on individuals who are veterans or children of veterans, women, and those facing disadvantages in pursuing research careers. Through outreach and recruitment efforts, the program has significantly increased its applicant pool, ensuring a diverse cohort of future researchers.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could lead to a more diverse and skilled workforce in biomedical and rehabilitation research, ultimately improving patient care and outcomes.
How similar studies have gone: Similar programs have shown success in increasing diversity and preparing students for research careers, indicating that this approach is effective.
Where this research is happening
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Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center
Cleveland, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Dunning, Allison Hess — Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center
- Study coordinator: Dunning, Allison Hess
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.