Enhancing neuroscience training and culture at Duke University
Official title: Duke Impact Neuroscience Program
Funded at Duke University · NIH-10886698 · Data updated 2026-11-12
The Impact Neuroscience Program at Duke University is working to help students from under-represented backgrounds learn more about neuroscience and data science by providing them with special training and support, while also trying out new ways to make learning more motivating and effective for everyone involved.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Duke University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Durham, United States) |
| Project start | July 12, 2023 |
| Project end | June 30, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $264,182 |
| NIH project number | 5R25MH135523-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10886698 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation include graduate students from under-represented backgrounds in neuroscience and their mentors.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not involved in academic training or do not have an interest in neuroscience may not receive direct benefits from this program.
What this research studies
The Impact Neuroscience Program at Duke University aims to improve scientific training in neuroscience by engaging students from under-represented backgrounds alongside their peers and mentors. This program includes specialized training in neuroscience methods, data science, and professional development activities designed to foster a supportive academic environment. It also focuses on community interventions to enhance the training infrastructure, promoting a culture of achievement and collaboration among all students. The program will test new interventions based on the neuroscience of motivated learning to evaluate their effectiveness.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to a more inclusive and effective training environment in neuroscience, benefiting future scientists and their contributions to mental health and related fields.
How similar studies have gone: Similar programs aimed at enhancing diversity and training in scientific fields have shown positive outcomes in improving academic success and community engagement.
Where this research is happening
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Duke University
Durham, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Samanez Larkin, Gregory R — Duke University
- Study coordinator: Samanez Larkin, Gregory R
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.