Creating a diverse workforce to improve veteran health care
Official title: "Research Initiative for Scholar Diversity to Uphold Veteran Health"
Funded at Veterans Health Administration · NIH-11043514 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about improving health care for veterans by giving students from diverse backgrounds the chance to work with experienced scientists on research projects, helping to create better solutions for veteran health care.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Veterans Health Administration NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Nashville, United States) |
| Project start | October 1, 2024 |
| Project end | January 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| NIH project number | 1I01BX007005-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11043514 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this initiative are veterans who may benefit from enhanced health care services provided by a diverse medical workforce.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not veterans or do not seek care from the Veterans Health Administration may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This initiative focuses on enhancing the health care provided to veterans by fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce in biomedical research. The program, known as RISE-UP, offers summer research opportunities for scholars from underrepresented backgrounds to work alongside experienced scientists at the Tennessee Valley Health System. Participants will gain hands-on research experience, contributing to innovative solutions in veteran health care. The program aims to improve patient care by ensuring that the workforce reflects the diverse populations it serves.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health care outcomes for veterans through a more diverse and innovative workforce.
How similar studies have gone: Previous initiatives aimed at increasing diversity in medical research have shown positive outcomes in patient care and workforce innovation.
Where this research is happening
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Veterans Health Administration
Nashville, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Algood, Holly Marie Scott — Veterans Health Administration
- Study coordinator: Algood, Holly Marie Scott
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.