Improving career advancement for diverse early stage researchers through coaching and networking.
A Randomized Controlled Study to Test the Effectiveness of Developmental Network Coaching in the Career Advancement of Diverse Early Stage Investigators
This study is looking at how a special coaching program that helps build supportive connections can boost the careers of early-stage researchers, especially those from underrepresented backgrounds, by comparing it to a regular coaching program that only focuses on grant writing.
Quick facts
| Grant type | U01 cooperative agreement |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Morehouse School of Medicine NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Atlanta, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10655587 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how developmental network coaching can enhance the career progression of early stage investigators, particularly those from underrepresented backgrounds. It compares the effectiveness of a coaching program that includes building a supportive network of peers and experts against a standard coaching program focused solely on grant writing. Participants will engage in a structured intervention delivered through technology, aiming to improve their research productivity and independence. The study also examines how different institutional environments affect the development of these networks.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are early stage investigators, especially those from underrepresented groups in the biomedical field.
Not a fit: Patients who are not involved in biomedical research or are not early stage investigators may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly enhance the career trajectories of diverse early stage investigators, leading to increased representation in biomedical research.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that mentorship and networking can positively impact career advancement in academia, suggesting that this approach may yield successful outcomes.
Where this research is happening
Atlanta, United States
- Morehouse School of Medicine — Atlanta, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Ofili, Elizabeth O. — Morehouse School of Medicine
- Study coordinator: Ofili, Elizabeth O.
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.