Training program for future safety and health professionals
Millersville University NIOSH Training Program Grant
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · MILLERSVILLE UNIVERSITY · NIH-10850520
This program at Millersville University helps students learn about safety and health careers by offering financial support and opportunities to attend important conferences, making it easier for underrepresented students to succeed in a field where there’s a big need for qualified professionals.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | MILLERSVILLE UNIVERSITY (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (MILLERSVILLE, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10850520 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This program at Millersville University focuses on training students in Occupational Safety and Environmental Health (OSEH) to prepare them for careers in safety and health. It provides financial support for tuition and fees, aims to recruit and retain underrepresented students, and facilitates travel to essential professional conferences. The program has a strong track record, with nearly all graduates entering the workforce in relevant fields. By enhancing educational opportunities, it seeks to meet the growing demand for qualified safety and health professionals.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this program are students pursuing a degree in Occupational Safety and Environmental Health, particularly those from minority and underrepresented backgrounds.
Not a fit: Patients who are not pursuing a career in safety and health or who are not enrolled in the OSEH program may not benefit from this initiative.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could significantly increase the number of qualified professionals in the safety and health workforce, improving workplace safety and health outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: Similar training programs have successfully increased the number of qualified professionals in the field, demonstrating the effectiveness of educational support in meeting workforce needs.
Where this research is happening
MILLERSVILLE, UNITED STATES
- MILLERSVILLE UNIVERSITY — MILLERSVILLE, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: OGUTU, JACK — MILLERSVILLE UNIVERSITY
- Study coordinator: OGUTU, JACK
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.