Building alcohol research expertise at a Historically Black College.
Official title: Administrative Core
Funded at North Carolina Central University · NIH-10897313 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about helping students from underrepresented backgrounds get involved in alcohol research at North Carolina Central University, so they can gain valuable skills and experience while working to improve health issues related to alcohol use.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | North Carolina Central University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Durham, United States) |
| Project start | September 20, 2022 |
| Project end | August 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $299,880 |
| NIH project number | 5U54AA030451-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-10897313 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research include underrepresented minority students pursuing degrees in health professions or biomedical research.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not students or who do not belong to underrepresented minority groups may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing alcohol research capabilities at North Carolina Central University (NCCU) through a collaborative partnership with the UNC Alcohol Research Center. The project aims to develop research infrastructure and training programs specifically for underrepresented minority students, fostering their involvement in biomedical research. By providing educational opportunities and hands-on experience in research labs, the initiative seeks to address health disparities related to alcohol use. The program will also support the enrollment of PhD students and promote collaborative research efforts.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve the representation of underrepresented minorities in biomedical research and enhance understanding of alcohol-related health disparities.
How similar studies have gone: Previous collaborations between NCCU and UNC ARC have shown success in enhancing research capabilities and student involvement in alcohol research.
Where this research is happening
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North Carolina Central University
Durham, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Cole, Gregory Jay — North Carolina Central University
- Study coordinator: Cole, Gregory Jay
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.