iCREATE: Building Pathways to Biomedical Careers for FIU Students
Official title: Investigating Career & Research Experience Access Through Evidence (iCREATE)
Funded at Florida International University · NIH-11391372 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A Florida International University project tests new ways to help students learn about biomedical careers and prepare for the workforce.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Florida International University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Miami, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2022 |
| Project end | July 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $322,394 |
| NIH project number | 5R01GM147150-05 |
| Project ID | NIH-11391372 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal participants are FIU biology students and other undergraduates pursuing biomedical science careers.
✕Less likely to help
Students not pursuing biomedical careers or not engaging with the programs may see limited direct benefit.
What this research studies
This project will design and test two scalable interventions at FIU to boost awareness of biomedical careers and readiness for biomedical work. It will explore how different research experiences and career development activities influence students’ goals and plans. The work will involve evaluating two programs: Careers+ workshop series and an expanded two-semester CURE-like research experience (CURE+), measuring their impact on career intent and actions.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, students will have clearer career paths and stronger preparation for biomedical jobs after graduation.
How similar studies have gone: Previous high-impact practices in STEM education have shown promise in improving persistence and career readiness, supporting potential benefits for FIU students.
Where this research is happening
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Florida International University
Miami, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Benabentos, Rocio — Florida International University
- Study coordinator: Benabentos, Rocio
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.