Mentorship program for early career researchers in health-related fields
DEIA Mentorship Supplement to Early Career Research (ECR) R21 Award
This study is all about helping new researchers in health fields get better support and guidance through mentorship programs, which can lead to exciting new discoveries that may ultimately benefit patients like you.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R21 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Michigan State University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (East Lansing, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11036755 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing mentorship opportunities for early career researchers in health-related fields. It aims to create a supportive environment that fosters professional growth and development through structured mentorship programs. By utilizing a combination of workshops, networking events, and personalized guidance, the program seeks to empower new researchers to navigate their careers effectively. Patients may benefit indirectly through improved research outcomes and innovations that arise from well-supported early career scientists.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for benefiting from this research include patients who are affected by conditions being studied by early career researchers in health-related fields.
Not a fit: Patients who are not involved in or affected by the specific research areas pursued by the early career researchers may not receive direct benefits.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective health interventions and treatments developed by well-trained early career researchers.
How similar studies have performed: While mentorship programs are common, this specific approach to enhancing early career research through structured mentorship is relatively novel.
Where this research is happening
East Lansing, United States
- Michigan State University — East Lansing, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Naghibolhosseini, Maryam — Michigan State University
- Study coordinator: Naghibolhosseini, Maryam
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 below.