Improving mentoring for underrepresented minority faculty in the Southwest

Effectiveness of Innovative Research Mentor Interventions among Underrepresented Minority Faculty in the Southwest

['FUNDING_U01'] · UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO HEALTH SCIS CTR · NIH-10686872

This study is all about finding better ways to support and train mentors for underrepresented minority faculty scientists, so they can help their mentees succeed in their academic and career goals.

Quick facts

Phase['FUNDING_U01']
Study typeNih_funding
SexAll
SponsorUNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO HEALTH SCIS CTR (nih funded)
Locations1 site (ALBUQUERQUE, UNITED STATES)
Trial IDNIH-10686872 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this research studies

This research focuses on enhancing the effectiveness of mentoring for underrepresented minority faculty scientists. It aims to develop and evaluate innovative mentor development programs and support networks tailored to the unique needs of these faculty members. By comparing different mentoring approaches, including a combination of online and face-to-face training, the research seeks to improve mentor competency and the success of their mentees in achieving academic and career milestones. The project addresses the urgent need for better support systems in institutions with significant URM faculty representation.

Who could benefit from this research

Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation are underrepresented minority faculty members in academic research settings.

Not a fit: Patients who are not faculty members or who do not belong to underrepresented minority groups may not benefit from this research.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved mentoring practices that enhance the career success of underrepresented minority faculty.

How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that effective mentoring programs can significantly enhance the success of minority faculty, indicating a promising approach in this area.

Where this research is happening

ALBUQUERQUE, UNITED STATES

Researchers

About this research

  1. This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
  2. Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
  3. For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.

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