Program to support and develop under-represented biomedical PhD students
Official title: UNC Initiative for Maximizing Student Development
Funded at Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill · NIH-11011451 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about helping PhD students from under-represented backgrounds in biomedical science feel more confident and supported as they work towards their degrees, so they can succeed in their scientific careers.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Training grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Chapel Hill, United States) |
| Project start | February 1, 2024 |
| Project end | April 30, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $585,936 |
| NIH project number | 5T32GM152779-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11011451 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this program are biomedical PhD students from groups historically under-represented in the sciences.
✕Less likely to help
Students who do not belong to under-represented groups in the sciences may not receive direct benefits from this program.
What this research studies
The Initiative for Maximizing Student Development at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill aims to diversify leadership in biomedical science by supporting PhD students from under-represented groups. This program offers personalized development activities designed to enhance scientific identity and self-efficacy, helping students navigate key transitions in their graduate training. Led by experienced faculty, the initiative provides comprehensive support to ensure these students persist and succeed in their scientific careers.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could significantly increase the representation of diverse leaders in biomedical science.
How similar studies have gone: Similar initiatives have shown success in enhancing diversity and improving outcomes for under-represented students in STEM fields.
Where this research is happening
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Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Tamayo, Rita — Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill
- Study coordinator: Tamayo, Rita
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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.