Investigator Development Core to Grow Black Belt Health Researchers
Official title: Investigator Development Core
Funded at Tuskegee University · NIH-11367933 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A grant helps Tuskegee University mentor and fund junior scientists to become independent researchers focused on minority health and health disparities.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Tuskegee University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Tuskegee Institute, United States) |
| Project start | July 7, 1997 |
| Project end | March 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $387,596 |
| NIH project number | 5U54MD007585-35 |
| Project ID | NIH-11367933 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates are junior or early-stage biomedical researchers at Tuskegee University who aim to study minority health and health disparities and translate findings to improve community health.
✕Less likely to help
Individuals not affiliated with Tuskegee University or not focused on minority health or health disparities may not directly benefit.
What this research studies
This program provides resources and mentorship to help junior and early-stage faculty at Tuskegee University become independent researchers. It emphasizes minority health and translating research to improve outcomes in the Black Belt Counties of Alabama. The core supports pilot projects and career development to accelerate researchers’ progression toward more independent work. The effort aims to strengthen local biomedical research capacity and address health disparities impacting Black communities.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, it could accelerate the development of Black health researchers and lead to more impactful studies on minority health and health disparities in Alabama.
How similar studies have gone: Previous mentoring and development programs have shown that structured support can help junior researchers become independent investigators.
Where this research is happening
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Tuskegee University
Tuskegee Institute, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Samuel, Temesgen — Tuskegee University
- Study coordinator: Samuel, Temesgen
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.