Connecting Hispanic-Serving Institutions with Addiction Science Leadership
Strengthening Pathways between Hispanic-Serving Institutions and Leadership in Addiction Science
This study is helping Hispanic and Black college students get into addiction science by offering them research opportunities and mentorship at NYU, so they can succeed in pursuing advanced degrees in this important field.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | New York University School of Medicine NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10896439 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research aims to enhance the pathways for underrepresented minority (URM) students, particularly those from Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs), to enter the field of addiction science. By recruiting URM undergraduates in their sophomore year, the program will provide them with research opportunities and mentorship at New York University (NYU) over a two-year period. The initiative seeks to address the disparities in doctoral degree attainment among Hispanic/Latinx and African American students by fostering a supportive environment that encourages graduate training in substance use research.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation are undergraduate students from Hispanic-Serving Institutions who are in their sophomore year and interested in pursuing graduate studies in addiction science.
Not a fit: Students who are not enrolled in Hispanic-Serving Institutions or who are not interested in a career in addiction science may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly increase the representation of diverse researchers in addiction science, leading to more inclusive and effective treatment strategies.
How similar studies have performed: While this approach is innovative in its focus on HSIs, similar initiatives aimed at increasing diversity in research have shown promise in other fields.
Where this research is happening
New York, United States
- New York University School of Medicine — New York, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Khan, Maria Rabia — New York University School of Medicine
- Study coordinator: Khan, Maria Rabia
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.