Increasing diversity in Ph.D. programs at Brown University
Official title: IMSD@Brown
Funded at Brown University · NIH-11011321 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This program is working to bring more diverse Ph.D. students into science at Brown University, especially in fields like biology and public health, by creating a welcoming and supportive environment to help them succeed.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Training grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Brown University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Providence, United States) |
| Project start | February 1, 2023 |
| Project end | April 30, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $632,213 |
| NIH project number | 5T32GM144926-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11011321 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this program are students from underrepresented racial, gender, and educational backgrounds who are pursuing or interested in Ph.D. programs in STEM fields.
✕Less likely to help
Students who do not belong to underrepresented groups or who are not pursuing a Ph.D. in the relevant fields may not benefit from this program.
What this research studies
This program aims to enhance the representation of underrepresented groups in science by increasing the number of diverse Ph.D. students at Brown University. It focuses on creating a supportive environment that promotes the success of these students in biological, biomedical, and public health sciences. The initiative will implement best practices for training and retention, fostering inter-institutional collaborations to support students from diverse backgrounds. By strengthening the BioMed IMSD program, it seeks to ensure that the Ph.D. student population reflects the diversity of the U.S. population.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to a more diverse scientific workforce, improving innovation and representation in biomedical research.
How similar studies have gone: Similar initiatives have shown success in increasing diversity in STEM fields, indicating that this approach is both tested and promising.
Where this research is happening
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Brown University
Providence, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Harrington, Elizabeth O — Brown University
- Study coordinator: Harrington, Elizabeth O
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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.