Improving mentoring for underrepresented scientists in research programs
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 students and faculty from diverse backgrounds, so they can feel more included and succeed in their biomedical research careers.
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-10727053 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the mentoring experiences of historically underrepresented 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 address issues of cultural diversity, bias, and institutional barriers. The intervention includes an online preparatory module followed by an in-person training session, aiming to equip mentors with the skills necessary to support emerging scientists from diverse backgrounds. By fostering inclusive mentoring practices, the research seeks to create a more supportive academic environment for underrepresented students pursuing careers in biomedical research.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are historically underrepresented faculty and graduate students in research-intensive academic programs.
Not a fit: Patients who are not involved in academic research or 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 and career outcomes for underrepresented scientists in research fields.
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.