Increasing diversity in neuroscience training for students at HBCUs
Feeding the STEM Pipeline with Neuroscientist Trained at an HBCU
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · NORTH CAROLINA CENTRAL UNIVERSITY · NIH-10982496
This study is working to help students at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) succeed in neuroscience by creating a fellowship that offers better training, mentorship, and leadership opportunities, aiming to increase the number of African American and Latin-X students who finish their doctoral degrees in this field.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | NORTH CAROLINA CENTRAL UNIVERSITY (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (DURHAM, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10982496 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research aims to enhance the training and professional development of students enrolled at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) by establishing a fellowship focused on neuroscience. The program will diversify the neuroscience curriculum, expand mentorship opportunities, and promote leadership among trainees. By creating supportive mechanisms, the fellowship seeks to improve the completion rates of African American and Latin-X doctoral students in neuroscience, ultimately fostering a more diverse STEM workforce.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are African American and Latin-X students pursuing degrees in neuroscience at HBCUs.
Not a fit: Students outside of the HBCU system or those not pursuing a career in neuroscience may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to a significant increase in the number of underrepresented minorities completing doctoral programs in neuroscience.
How similar studies have performed: Previous initiatives aimed at increasing diversity in STEM fields have shown promise, suggesting that this approach could be effective.
Where this research is happening
DURHAM, UNITED STATES
- NORTH CAROLINA CENTRAL UNIVERSITY — DURHAM, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: MARSHALL, SIMON ALEXANDER — NORTH CAROLINA CENTRAL UNIVERSITY
- Study coordinator: MARSHALL, SIMON ALEXANDER
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.
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