Development Core supports population research collaboration and training
Official title: Development Core
Funded at Univ of Maryland, College Park · NIH-11382955 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A core at a major university funds and promotes high-quality population research and collaboration, with a focus on diversity, mentorship, and community engagement.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Univ of Maryland, College Park NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (College Park, United States) |
| Project start | July 5, 2001 |
| Project end | June 30, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $149,676 |
| NIH project number | 5P2CHD041041-24 |
| Project ID | NIH-11382955 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Not applicable (this is a population science core; potential beneficiaries are researchers and the broader community through improved evidence and collaborations).
✕Less likely to help
No direct patient participation is described in this core grant.
What this research studies
This grant supports the Development Core at the University of Maryland, promoting interdisciplinary population research and collaboration with federal agencies and local communities. It funds seed grants to help junior and underrepresented researchers grow their population science work, brings in visiting scholars, and expands outreach to partners without a Population Dynamics Center. The core also co-sponsors events to raise awareness about population topics and to strengthen research and training opportunities for diverse scholars.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the core could accelerate researchers' careers and enhance population science insights that inform policies affecting families, health, and social inequality.
How similar studies have gone: The model of a development core supporting seed grants and visiting scholars has been used by other universities to boost URM participation and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Where this research is happening
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Univ of Maryland, College Park
College Park, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Parker, Susan W — Univ of Maryland, College Park
- Study coordinator: Parker, Susan W
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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.