Helping underrepresented scientists succeed in nutrition research
Official title: Accelerating URiA Independent Research Potential in Nutrition Sciences
Funded at University of Alabama at Birmingham · NIH-10925353 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about helping junior scientists from diverse backgrounds who are working on nutrition, obesity, and diabetes by giving them the support and skills they need to succeed in their careers, so they can better understand and treat these health issues in communities that need it most.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Alabama at Birmingham NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Birmingham, United States) |
| Project start | September 11, 2023 |
| Project end | June 30, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $161,437 |
| NIH project number | 5UE5DK137310-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10925353 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are junior scientists, particularly postdoctoral fellows and assistant professors, from underrepresented groups in academia.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not involved in academic research or do not belong to underrepresented groups may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on supporting junior scientists from underrepresented groups (URGs) in the field of nutrition, obesity, and diabetes. It aims to develop and implement a comprehensive program that addresses the unique barriers these scientists face in their academic careers. The program will provide educational workshops, mentoring, and skill development over a three-year period, helping participants to enhance their research capabilities and career mobility. By fostering a diverse research environment, the initiative seeks to improve understanding and treatment of obesity-related chronic diseases in underserved populations.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to a more diverse and capable workforce in nutrition sciences, ultimately improving health outcomes for communities affected by obesity and related chronic diseases.
How similar studies have gone: Similar initiatives aimed at enhancing diversity in academic research have shown promise in improving career outcomes for underrepresented scientists.
Where this research is happening
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University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Fernandez, Jose R — University of Alabama at Birmingham
- Study coordinator: Fernandez, Jose R
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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.