Improving career advancement for early career women in biomedical sciences
iACTIVATE: Investigators Advancing via Coaching at the Transition to Independence: a Value-Adding Team Experience
This study is all about helping early career women in the biomedical field who have faced challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic by offering coaching to boost their confidence and career growth, so they can achieve their goals and succeed in their work.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Chicago NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Chicago, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10896375 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on addressing gender inequities in the biomedical sciences, particularly how the COVID-19 pandemic has disproportionately affected the career trajectories of early career female investigators. It aims to implement a coaching intervention designed to enhance self-awareness, motivation, and accountability among these individuals, helping them navigate their professional paths more effectively. By providing tailored support, the project seeks to empower women and underrepresented groups in medicine to overcome barriers to advancement and improve their publishing and leadership opportunities.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are early career female investigators and those from underrepresented groups in medicine who are navigating the transition to independence.
Not a fit: Patients who are not in early career stages or who do not identify as women or underrepresented minorities in medicine may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved career outcomes and greater representation of women in leadership roles within the biomedical field.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that coaching can be beneficial for career development in various fields, suggesting potential success for this approach in the biomedical sciences.
Where this research is happening
Chicago, United States
- University of Chicago — Chicago, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Volerman, Anna — University of Chicago
- Study coordinator: Volerman, Anna
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.