Training and support for diverse scholars in biological and biomedical sciences
A Federation Approach for the Professional Development of MOSAIC Scholarsin the Biological and Biomedical Sciences
This study is creating a supportive program for scholars from underrepresented backgrounds in biology and medicine to help them build important skills, find mentors, and connect with others, so they can thrive in their academic careers and contribute to better health research.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Federation of Amer Soc for Exper Biology NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Rockville, UNITED STATES) |
| Project ID | NIH-10986741 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing a program to support diverse scholars from historically excluded groups in the biological and biomedical sciences. It aims to provide these scholars with essential professional skills, mentoring, and networking opportunities to help them establish successful academic careers. The program will foster resilience and empower participants, ultimately increasing retention rates in academic research. By enhancing diversity in the biomedical research field, the initiative seeks to improve health research outcomes through varied perspectives.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this program are early-career researchers and postdoctoral scholars from historically excluded groups in the biological and biomedical sciences.
Not a fit: Patients who are not in academic research or do not belong to historically excluded groups may not receive direct benefits from this program.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to a more diverse and inclusive biomedical research workforce, improving health outcomes through innovative approaches.
How similar studies have performed: Previous initiatives aimed at increasing diversity in academic research have shown positive outcomes, indicating that this approach has potential for success.
Where this research is happening
Rockville, UNITED STATES
- Federation of Amer Soc for Exper Biology — Rockville, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Seger, Yvette Renee — Federation of Amer Soc for Exper Biology
- Study coordinator: Seger, Yvette Renee
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.