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 the support and experience they need to pursue advanced degrees in addiction science by offering research opportunities and mentorship at New York University.
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-11039163 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 pursue doctoral training in addiction science. By recruiting URM undergraduates from HSIs, the program will provide them with research opportunities and mentorship at New York University over two years. 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 education in substance use research.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this program are undergraduate students from Hispanic-Serving Institutions who are in their sophomore year and interested in pursuing graduate education.
Not a fit: Students who are not enrolled in Hispanic-Serving Institutions or those who have already completed their undergraduate education may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly increase the representation of Hispanic/Latinx and African American individuals in the field of addiction science.
How similar studies have performed: While this approach is innovative in its specific focus on HSIs and addiction science, similar initiatives have shown promise in increasing diversity in other academic 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.