Support for community college students to pursue biomedical degrees
Bridges to the Baccalaureate Research Training Program at the University of Minnesota Duluth
This study is helping community college students in Minnesota, especially those from underserved backgrounds, by giving them financial help and support as they work towards a bachelor's degree in biomedical sciences, with opportunities for hands-on research, career advice, and mentoring from teachers to boost their skills and success.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Minnesota NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Minneapolis, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10890770 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This program aims to assist community college students from underserved populations in Minnesota by providing them with financial and academic support as they work towards earning a baccalaureate degree in biomedical sciences. Participants will engage in quality research experiences, receive career counseling, and benefit from faculty mentoring to enhance their critical thinking and scientific skills. The program focuses on students enrolled at Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College and Lake Superior College, offering active learning projects and resources to help them succeed in their academic and research pursuits.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this program are community college students from underserved populations in Minnesota who are pursuing or interested in a baccalaureate degree in biomedical sciences.
Not a fit: Students who are not enrolled in community colleges or those who do not have an interest in biomedical research may not benefit from this program.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly increase the diversity of future biomedical scientists and improve educational outcomes for underserved students.
How similar studies have performed: Similar programs aimed at increasing diversity in biomedical fields have shown success in enhancing educational outcomes and career opportunities for underrepresented students.
Where this research is happening
Minneapolis, United States
- University of Minnesota — Minneapolis, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Clarke, Benjamin L — University of Minnesota
- Study coordinator: Clarke, Benjamin L
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.