Online courses to help students build mentoring relationships in research
Online Courses for Navigating Research Mentoring Relationships
This study is creating an online program to help advanced undergraduate and first-year graduate students learn how to start and build mentoring relationships in biomedical research, making it easier for them to succeed in their education and careers, no matter where they study.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Science Communication Lab, INC. NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Berkeley, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10890745 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research develops an online program designed to teach students how to effectively initiate and navigate mentoring relationships in the field of biomedical research. It focuses on advanced undergraduate and first-year graduate students, providing them with essential skills to cultivate these relationships intentionally. The program can be integrated into existing curricula or accessed independently, making it widely available to students regardless of their institutional resources. By addressing the unique challenges faced by students from diverse backgrounds, the program aims to enhance their educational and career outcomes.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are advanced undergraduate students and first-year graduate students in biomedical research programs.
Not a fit: Students who are not pursuing careers in biomedical research or who are not in the advanced stages of their education may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could empower students to build effective mentoring relationships that enhance their educational and career trajectories in biomedical research.
How similar studies have performed: Similar educational programs have shown success in enhancing mentoring relationships and student outcomes in various academic fields, indicating a promising approach.
Where this research is happening
Berkeley, United States
- Science Communication Lab, INC. — Berkeley, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Goodwin, Sarah S — Science Communication Lab, INC.
- Study coordinator: Goodwin, Sarah S
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.