Supporting undergraduate research in environmental health sciences
21st Century Environmental Health Scholars: Collaboration to Support Undergraduate Research Opportunities
This program is designed to help undergraduate students from diverse backgrounds, especially those who are low-income or the first in their families to go to college, gain hands-on research experience in environmental health sciences through mentorship and lab work.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Chapel Hill, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11035525 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This initiative aims to enhance the diversity of the biomedical and clinical research workforce by providing undergraduate students with mentored research experiences in environmental health sciences. The program is a collaboration between North Carolina Central University and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, focusing on students from diverse backgrounds, including those who are low-income or first-generation college students. Participants will engage in summer and academic-year research opportunities in specialized labs, gaining valuable skills and insights into environmental health issues.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this program are undergraduate students from diverse backgrounds, particularly those attending community colleges or historically black colleges and universities.
Not a fit: Students who are not pursuing a degree in environmental health sciences or related fields may not benefit from this research initiative.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could empower a new generation of diverse scientists in the field of environmental health, ultimately leading to improved public health outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: Similar initiatives have successfully increased diversity in scientific fields and have shown positive outcomes in student engagement and career development.
Where this research is happening
Chapel Hill, United States
- Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill — Chapel Hill, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Gray, Kathleen M — Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill
- Study coordinator: Gray, Kathleen M
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.