Program to support underrepresented students in dental careers
Official title: Research and Mentoring Program for Underrepresented Pre-dental students (RAMP UP)
Funded at Stanford University · NIH-11058039 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This program is all about helping underrepresented minority and first-generation college students explore exciting careers in oral healthcare through fun activities, hands-on summer internships, and guidance from experienced dental professionals.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Stanford University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Stanford, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2024 |
| Project end | August 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $126,864 |
| NIH project number | 1R25DE033559-01A1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11058039 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates are underrepresented minority, first-generation, and low-income high school or community college students interested in pursuing a career in oral healthcare.
✕Less likely to help
Students who are not interested in dental careers or do not meet the criteria of being underrepresented minorities or first-generation college students may not benefit from this program.
What this research studies
This program aims to inspire and prepare underrepresented minority and first-generation college students for careers in oral healthcare. It includes career awareness activities during the academic year and a paid, hands-on summer research internship. Students will engage in workshops and receive mentorship from experienced dental professionals, enhancing their understanding of the dental field and developing essential research skills. The program is designed to create pathways for these students to pursue dental education and careers.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could significantly increase the representation of underrepresented minorities in the dental profession.
How similar studies have gone: Similar programs have shown success in increasing diversity in healthcare fields, indicating that this approach is promising.
Where this research is happening
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Stanford University
Stanford, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Helms, Jill a — Stanford University
- Study coordinator: Helms, Jill a
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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.