Creating accountability to eliminate sexual harassment in biomedical training
Indiana CARES (Creating Accountability and Building Relationships to Eradicate Sex Harassment)
This study looks at how advanced trainees in biomedical research experience sexual harassment and racial mistreatment, focusing on the relationship between mentors and mentees, to find ways to make training environments safer and fairer for everyone involved.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Indiana University Indianapolis NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Indianapolis, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10886040 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the dynamics of sexual harassment and racialized mistreatment experienced by advanced trainees in biomedical research. It employs a daily survey method to capture the experiences of mentor-mentee pairs, focusing on how mentors' power dynamics influence mentees' experiences of mistreatment. The study aims to develop and implement interventions that foster a safer and more equitable training environment for all trainees. By understanding the factors that contribute to harassment, the research seeks to create actionable strategies to improve the climate in biomedical research settings.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are advanced trainees in biomedical research programs, particularly those who have experienced or are at risk of sexual harassment or mistreatment.
Not a fit: Patients who are not involved in biomedical research training or who do not experience harassment or mistreatment may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to significant improvements in the safety and well-being of trainees in biomedical research environments.
How similar studies have performed: While the specific approach of this research may be novel, there is a growing body of literature indicating that interventions addressing power dynamics and harassment in academic settings can lead to positive outcomes.
Where this research is happening
Indianapolis, United States
- Indiana University Indianapolis — Indianapolis, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Stockdale, Margaret S — Indiana University Indianapolis
- Study coordinator: Stockdale, Margaret S
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.