Improving diversity and support for women and underrepresented scientists in academia
UC San Diego FIRST Program
This study is all about helping scientists from diverse backgrounds, especially women and those from underrepresented racial and ethnic groups, succeed in their careers at UC San Diego by providing support like mentorship and career development programs to make the academic environment more welcoming and inclusive.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California, San Diego NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (La Jolla, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10926910 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the representation and success of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic scientists and women in the biomedical workforce. It aims to address barriers to faculty retention and advancement by implementing evidence-based strategies such as structured mentorship and career development programs. The initiative seeks to create a more inclusive academic environment at UC San Diego, fostering a diverse and competent faculty that can contribute to scientific innovation and health equity.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation or benefit include women and individuals from historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups pursuing careers in biomedical research.
Not a fit: Patients who are not pursuing careers in biomedical research or do not belong to underrepresented groups may not receive direct benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to a more diverse biomedical workforce, improving health equity and scientific innovation.
How similar studies have performed: Previous initiatives aimed at enhancing diversity in academic settings have shown success, indicating that this approach is promising.
Where this research is happening
La Jolla, United States
- University of California, San Diego — La Jolla, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Reznik, Vivian — University of California, San Diego
- Study coordinator: Reznik, Vivian
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.