Improving mentoring for underrepresented graduate students in research
Impact of Culturally Aware Mentoring Interventions on Research Mentors and Graduate Training Programs
This study is all about helping mentors at mostly White universities better support underrepresented faculty and students in biomedical research by teaching them how to be more understanding and open about important issues like racism.
Quick facts
| Grant type | U01 cooperative agreement |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Wisconsin-Madison NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Madison, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10662311 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the mentoring experiences of historically underrepresented (HU) faculty and students in predominantly White research-intensive universities. It implements a Culturally Aware Mentoring (CAM) intervention that trains research mentors to better understand and support HU scientists. The CAM program includes an online module and a full-day training session aimed at increasing mentors' cultural competency and willingness to discuss issues like racism. By fostering more inclusive mentoring practices, the research aims to create a supportive environment for HU students pursuing careers in biomedical research.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are historically underrepresented graduate students and faculty in research-intensive academic settings.
Not a fit: Patients who are not involved in graduate training programs or who do not belong to historically underrepresented groups may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved mentoring relationships that empower underrepresented graduate students and enhance their success in research careers.
How similar studies have performed: Preliminary data from similar interventions have shown positive outcomes in mentor knowledge and practices, indicating potential for success in this approach.
Where this research is happening
Madison, United States
- University of Wisconsin-Madison — Madison, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Byars-Winston, Angela — University of Wisconsin-Madison
- Study coordinator: Byars-Winston, Angela
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.