Improving diversity in health-related sciences through targeted training.
Building Up
This study is looking at ways to help increase diversity in science by supporting postdoctoral and junior faculty members who are often underrepresented, using a program that builds their confidence and resilience through mentorship and training.
Quick facts
| Grant type | U01 cooperative agreement |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Pittsburgh, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10656248 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates methods to enhance diversity within the scientific workforce, particularly focusing on postdoctoral and junior faculty members who are underrepresented in health-related sciences. The study will implement a program called Career Education and Enhancement for Research Diversity (CEED), which aims to boost participants' psychological capital—hope, efficacy, resilience, and optimism—through structured interventions and mentorship. By employing a cluster randomized controlled trial across 26 institutions, the research will assess the effectiveness of these interventions over a two-year period, gathering both quantitative and qualitative data on participant outcomes.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are postdoctoral researchers and junior faculty members from underrepresented backgrounds in health-related sciences.
Not a fit: Patients who are not involved in academic or research careers in health-related sciences may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to a more diverse scientific workforce, ultimately improving research productivity and creativity in health-related fields.
How similar studies have performed: Previous initiatives aimed at diversifying the scientific workforce have shown promise, but this specific approach is novel in its structured intervention and assessment methodology.
Where this research is happening
Pittsburgh, United States
- University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh — Pittsburgh, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Rubio, Doris M — University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh
- Study coordinator: Rubio, Doris M
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.