Improving diversity in neuroscience graduate education
Increasing Diversity: Targeting Transitions in the Neuroscience Graduate Education Continuum
This study is all about helping graduate students from underrepresented backgrounds in neuroscience feel more supported and successful during their PhD journey by providing tailored mentoring and creating a welcoming learning environment.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Michigan at Ann Arbor NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Ann Arbor, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10934815 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the success of graduate students from underrepresented groups in neuroscience. It aims to create a supportive environment that fosters belonging and self-agency by clarifying the hidden curriculum and improving the educational framework. The program includes tailored mentoring, research education, and curriculum development to address the evolving needs of these students at different stages of their PhD journey. By implementing culturally responsive pedagogies and inclusive community-building practices, the initiative seeks to empower these students throughout their graduate education.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation are graduate students from underrepresented groups pursuing a PhD in neuroscience.
Not a fit: Students who are not pursuing a PhD in neuroscience or who do not identify as part of an underrepresented group may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to a more diverse and inclusive neuroscience workforce, improving representation and innovation in the field.
How similar studies have performed: Similar initiatives aimed at increasing diversity in academic fields have shown positive outcomes, suggesting that this approach could be effective.
Where this research is happening
Ann Arbor, United States
- University of Michigan at Ann Arbor — Ann Arbor, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Duncan, Robert Keith — University of Michigan at Ann Arbor
- Study coordinator: Duncan, Robert Keith
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.