Increasing diversity in neuroscience training for students at HBCUs
Official title: Feeding the STEM Pipeline with Neuroscientist Trained at an HBCU
Funded at North Carolina Central University · NIH-10982496 · Data updated 2026-11-12
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
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | North Carolina Central University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Durham, United States) |
| Project start | January 1, 2022 |
| Project end | October 31, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $217,394 |
| NIH project number | 5R25MH129791-04 |
| Project ID | NIH-10982496 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are African American and Latin-X students pursuing degrees in neuroscience at HBCUs.
✕Less likely to help
Students outside of the HBCU system or those not pursuing a career in neuroscience may not benefit from this research.
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.
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 gone: Previous initiatives aimed at increasing diversity in STEM fields have shown promise, suggesting that this approach could be effective.
Where this research is happening
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North Carolina Central University
Durham, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Marshall, Simon Alexander — North Carolina Central University
- Study coordinator: Marshall, Simon Alexander
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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.