Helping community college students succeed in biomedical sciences
Bridges Fellow Program: Promoting Undergraduate Success in Biomedical Sciences
This program is designed to help community college students from diverse backgrounds successfully transfer to the University of North Carolina Charlotte and earn a degree in biomedical sciences, offering support like advising, mentorship, and tutoring, along with hands-on research projects to prepare them for careers in biomedical research.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of North Carolina Charlotte NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Charlotte, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10476304 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This program aims to support underrepresented students from community colleges in successfully transferring to and graduating with a degree in biomedical sciences from the University of North Carolina Charlotte. It provides resources such as academic advising, mentorship, and tutoring to help students navigate their educational journey. Additionally, participants will engage in independent research projects to prepare them for careers in biomedical research. The program focuses on identifying and addressing barriers that hinder student success in this field.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this program are underrepresented students currently enrolled in community colleges who aspire to pursue a degree in biomedical sciences.
Not a fit: Students who are not enrolled in community colleges or those who are not interested in pursuing a degree in biomedical sciences may not benefit from this program.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could significantly increase the number of underrepresented students earning degrees in biomedical sciences, enhancing diversity in the field.
How similar studies have performed: Similar educational programs have shown success in improving student retention and graduation rates in STEM fields, indicating that this approach is promising.
Where this research is happening
Charlotte, United States
- University of North Carolina Charlotte — Charlotte, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Richardson, Christine a. — University of North Carolina Charlotte
- Study coordinator: Richardson, Christine a.
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.