Training faculty in grant-writing and research mentoring skills
Interactive Mentoring to Enhance Research Skills (IMERS)
This study is all about helping teachers from schools that serve a lot of minority students learn how to write better grant applications and mentor new researchers, so they can get more funding for important health research and support a diverse group of future scientists.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Kentucky NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Lexington, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10475242 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the skills of faculty members from minority-serving institutions in grant writing and research mentoring. Through a series of interactive workshops, participants will receive training specifically tailored to NIH grant applications, along with professional development in mentoring future researchers. The program aims to address the underrepresentation of minority scientists in biomedical research funding by equipping faculty with essential skills to secure grants and support diverse student populations. By fostering a more inclusive research environment, this initiative seeks to improve health outcomes through diverse perspectives in biomedical discoveries.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are faculty members at minority-serving institutions who are involved in biomedical research and mentoring.
Not a fit: Patients who are not affiliated with or do not have access to minority-serving institutions may not directly benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could empower underrepresented faculty to secure funding, ultimately leading to more diverse research initiatives that benefit patient care and health outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: Similar initiatives aimed at enhancing grant-writing skills and promoting diversity in research have shown positive outcomes in increasing funding success rates among underrepresented groups.
Where this research is happening
Lexington, United States
- University of Kentucky — Lexington, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Spear, Brett T — University of Kentucky
- Study coordinator: Spear, Brett T
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.