Improving diversity in biomedical research careers
Official title: Accelerating Research Advancement for Investigators Underrepresented in Academia
Funded at Massachusetts General Hospital · NIH-10918341 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about helping people from underrepresented backgrounds succeed in academic careers, especially in biomedical research, by offering them strong mentorship and support to overcome challenges and build a more diverse community.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Massachusetts General Hospital NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Boston, United States) |
| Project start | September 5, 2023 |
| Project end | June 30, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $159,937 |
| NIH project number | 5UE5DK137285-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10918341 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals from underrepresented backgrounds pursuing careers in biomedical research or academia.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not pursuing academic careers or are already established in their fields may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the representation of underrepresented individuals in academia, particularly in the biomedical field. It aims to provide comprehensive mentorship and career development programs to support these investigators, addressing the challenges they face in entering and advancing within academic careers. The program will include multi-level mentoring from faculty role models and peer support to foster a more diverse research community. By improving mentorship and career mobility, the initiative seeks to create a more equitable environment in biomedical research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to a more diverse biomedical workforce, improving research outcomes and health equity.
How similar studies have gone: Previous initiatives aimed at increasing diversity in academic settings have shown positive outcomes, suggesting that this approach could be effective.
Where this research is happening
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Massachusetts General Hospital
Boston, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Stanford, Fatima Cody — Massachusetts General Hospital
- Study coordinator: Stanford, Fatima Cody
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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.