Improving opportunities for graduate students with hearing loss in auditory and vestibular sciences
Official title: Enhancing Diverse Graduate Student Opportunities in Auditory and Vestibular Neuroscience
Funded at Creighton University · NIH-10936053 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about helping graduate students with hearing loss succeed in their studies and careers in neuroscience by offering them mentorship and support to overcome challenges they face, so they can feel included and thrive in their fields.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Creighton University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Omaha, United States) |
| Project start | July 8, 2024 |
| Project end | June 30, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $99,658 |
| NIH project number | 1R25DC021132-01A1 |
| Project ID | NIH-10936053 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are graduate students with hearing loss who are pursuing or interested in careers in auditory and vestibular sciences.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not have hearing loss or are not pursuing graduate education in relevant fields may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the educational and career opportunities for graduate students with hearing loss in the fields of auditory and vestibular neuroscience. It aims to address the barriers these students face, such as reduced access to auditory information and feelings of isolation, by providing mentorship and support. The project will implement programs that promote academic achievement and inclusion, helping students to thrive in STEMM disciplines. By fostering a diverse academic environment, the research seeks to empower students with hearing loss to pursue advanced degrees and successful careers.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly increase the representation and success of graduate students with hearing loss in STEMM fields.
How similar studies have gone: While there have been initiatives aimed at improving educational access for students with disabilities, this specific focus on auditory and vestibular sciences is relatively novel.
Where this research is happening
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Creighton University
Omaha, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Steyger, Peter Stephen — Creighton University
- Study coordinator: Steyger, Peter Stephen
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.