Improving training for mentors of underrepresented biomedical researchers
Enhancing Career Development of HBCU Biomedical Researchers: Extended Training in Grantsmanship and Mentoring
This study is all about helping teachers become better mentors for students from underrepresented backgrounds in biomedical fields by giving them more in-depth training, so they can better support their students' career growth.
Quick facts
| Grant type | U01 cooperative agreement |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Savannah State University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Savannah, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10475704 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the skills of faculty mentors who support underrepresented trainees in biomedical fields. It aims to provide intensive, sustained training in grantsmanship and mentoring, contrasting this approach with traditional one-time workshops. By conducting a controlled randomized study, the project will evaluate the effectiveness of this high-touch training model in preparing mentors to better support their mentees and improve career advancement opportunities. The research is conducted across multiple Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) to gather diverse insights and outcomes.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are faculty members at HBCUs who mentor underrepresented trainees in biomedical research.
Not a fit: Patients who are not involved in mentoring or do not work within the biomedical research field may not receive any direct benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to a more diverse and competent biomedical workforce by improving mentorship and funding opportunities for underrepresented researchers.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success with similar intensive mentoring and grantsmanship training programs, indicating a promising approach to enhancing faculty development.
Where this research is happening
Savannah, United States
- Savannah State University — Savannah, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Chetty, Chellu S — Savannah State University
- Study coordinator: Chetty, Chellu S
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.