Increasing diversity in autism research workforce
Official title: Diversifying the Autism Research Workforce Conference
Funded at Univ of Massachusetts Med Sch Worcester · NIH-11074723 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about bringing more diverse voices into autism research by hosting a friendly conference for people who are often left out of biomedical research, offering them chances to connect, learn, and grow in their careers to help improve autism diagnosis and treatment.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Univ of Massachusetts Med Sch Worcester NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Worcester, United States) |
| Project start | January 1, 2025 |
| Project end | December 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $20,000 |
| NIH project number | 1R13HD117638-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11074723 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this initiative include individuals from underrepresented backgrounds interested in pursuing careers in autism research.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not interested in research careers or who do not belong to underrepresented groups may not benefit from this initiative.
What this research studies
This initiative focuses on enhancing diversity within the autism research workforce by organizing a conference aimed at individuals who are underrepresented in biomedical research. The conference will provide networking opportunities, training activities, and research experiences to support career advancement. By fostering a workforce that reflects the communities it serves, the project aims to improve autism diagnosis and treatment outcomes. The conference builds on the success of a previous event held in 2023, emphasizing the importance of diverse perspectives in research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved autism diagnosis and treatment through a more diverse and representative research workforce.
How similar studies have gone: Previous conferences aimed at diversifying research workforces have shown success in enhancing career opportunities and improving research outcomes.
Where this research is happening
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Univ of Massachusetts Med Sch Worcester
Worcester, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Broder-Fingert, Sarabeth — Univ of Massachusetts Med Sch Worcester
- Study coordinator: Broder-Fingert, Sarabeth
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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.