Supporting early-career scientists from underrepresented groups in academia
Official title: ASM MOSAIC Program
Funded at American Society for Microbiology · NIH-10899587 · Data updated 2026-11-12
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 start | August 4, 2023 |
| Project end | July 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $265,694 |
| NIH project number | 5UE5AI178763-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10899587 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
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.
✕Less likely to help
Individuals who are not in postdoctoral positions or those who do not belong to minoritized groups may not benefit from this program.
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.
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 gone: 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
-
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.