Program to help underrepresented students complete science degrees
Bridges to the Baccalaureate Research Training Program at Cuyahoga Community College
This program at Cuyahoga Community College is designed to help underrepresented minority students succeed in their science studies and transfer to four-year colleges, offering them hands-on research experiences and mentorship to support their journey in biomedical and behavioral sciences.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Cuyahoga Community College NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Cleveland, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10906757 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This program at Cuyahoga Community College aims to support underrepresented minority students in completing their science education at the community college level and successfully transferring to four-year institutions. It provides academic support, mentorship, and research opportunities in collaboration with Case Western Reserve University and Cleveland State University. Students will engage in hands-on research experiences, working closely with mentors in laboratory settings for a minimum of 15 hours per week during the academic year, with additional summer research opportunities. The program focuses on creating a supportive cohort environment to enhance student success in biomedical and behavioral sciences.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this program are underrepresented minority students enrolled in community college who are pursuing degrees in biomedical and behavioral sciences.
Not a fit: Students who are not enrolled in community college or who are not pursuing degrees in the relevant science fields may not benefit from this program.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could significantly increase the number of underrepresented students earning science degrees and entering the workforce or further education.
How similar studies have performed: Similar programs have shown success in increasing the representation of underrepresented minorities in science fields, making this approach both tested and promising.
Where this research is happening
Cleveland, United States
- Cuyahoga Community College — Cleveland, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Varhegyi, Geza Gabor — Cuyahoga Community College
- Study coordinator: Varhegyi, Geza Gabor
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.