Supporting early-career scientists from underrepresented groups in academia
ASM MOSAIC Program
The ASM MOSAIC program helps early-career scientists from underrepresented backgrounds move from postdoctoral jobs to permanent faculty positions at research universities by offering mentoring, skill-building workshops, and networking opportunities to support their academic growth.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | American Society for Microbiology NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Washington, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10899587 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
The ASM MOSAIC program is designed to assist early-career scientists from minoritized backgrounds in successfully transitioning from postdoctoral roles to tenure-track faculty positions at research-intensive institutions. This initiative includes a structured approach with three phases focusing on securing faculty positions, excelling in those roles, and developing into scientific leaders. Participants will benefit from tailored mentoring, skill development workshops, and networking opportunities aimed at enhancing their academic careers. The program addresses the existing disparities in faculty representation within the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this program are early-career scientists from minoritized groups who are currently in postdoctoral positions and aspire to become faculty members at research-intensive universities.
Not a fit: Individuals who are not in postdoctoral positions or those who do not belong to minoritized groups may not benefit from this program.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly increase the representation of underrepresented groups in academic faculty positions, leading to a more diverse and innovative scientific community.
How similar studies have performed: Similar initiatives aimed at increasing diversity in academia have shown positive outcomes in enhancing representation and success rates among underrepresented groups.
Where this research is happening
Washington, United States
- American Society for Microbiology — Washington, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Hulede, Irene Veronica — American Society for Microbiology
- Study coordinator: Hulede, Irene Veronica
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.