Promoting diversity among faculty in addiction research
Center for Underrepresented Research in Addiction (CURA)
This study is all about helping early career faculty from underrepresented groups, like African American, Hispanic, Native American, and disabled individuals, succeed in addiction research at US universities by giving them the support and mentorship they need to boost their careers.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Loyola University Chicago NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Maywood, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10690595 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on addressing the disparities in representation and success of underrepresented minority faculty in addiction research at US universities. It aims to support early career faculty from groups such as African American, Hispanic, Native American, and individuals with disabilities by providing resources and mentorship to enhance their academic careers. The program will evaluate existing support systems and develop new strategies to improve publication and funding rates for these faculty members, ultimately fostering a more diverse academic environment.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research include early career faculty members from underrepresented minority backgrounds in the field of addiction research.
Not a fit: Patients who are not in academic positions or who do not belong to underrepresented minority groups may not receive direct benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to increased representation and success of underrepresented minority faculty in addiction research, benefiting the academic community and enhancing research outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: While there have been efforts to promote diversity in academia, this specific approach targeting addiction research and underrepresented minority faculty is relatively novel.
Where this research is happening
Maywood, United States
- Loyola University Chicago — Maywood, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Torres, Gonzalo E. — Loyola University Chicago
- Study coordinator: Torres, Gonzalo E.
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.