Improving career advancement for diverse scientists through peer mentoring
Career Advancement and Culture Change in Biomedical Research: Group Peer Mentoring Outcomes and Mechanisms
This study is looking to help mid-career academic physician-scientists and PhD scientists from underrepresented groups by testing a peer mentoring program to see if it can boost their career growth and cultural awareness.
Quick facts
| Grant type | U01 cooperative agreement |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Brandeis University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Waltham, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10657654 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing career opportunities for underrepresented groups in biomedical research by implementing a group peer mentoring program. It targets mid-career academic physician-scientists and PhD scientists, who are at a pivotal point in their careers. Participants will engage in a randomized controlled trial to assess the effectiveness of this mentoring approach, measuring outcomes such as career advancement, vitality, and cultural awareness. The study will utilize various methods, including surveys, self-assessments, and qualitative analyses, to evaluate the impact of the mentoring program.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are mid-career academic physician-scientists and PhD scientists from diverse and underrepresented backgrounds.
Not a fit: Patients who are not in mid-career positions or do not work in biomedical research may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved career mobility and success for underrepresented scientists in the biomedical field.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that mentoring programs can significantly enhance career outcomes for underrepresented groups, indicating potential success for this approach.
Where this research is happening
Waltham, United States
- Brandeis University — Waltham, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Pololi, Linda — Brandeis University
- Study coordinator: Pololi, Linda
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.