Training program for students in genomics
Official title: GREAT Opportunities in Genome Science
Funded at California State Univ, Monterey Bay · NIH-10868494 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This program is designed to help students from diverse and low-income backgrounds at California State University, Monterey Bay, gain hands-on experience and mentorship in genomics over two years, preparing them for exciting careers in science and technology.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | California State Univ, Monterey Bay NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Seaside, United States) |
| Project start | August 26, 2022 |
| Project end | June 30, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $318,247 |
| NIH project number | 5R25HG012701-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-10868494 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this program are undergraduate students majoring in STEM fields, particularly those from low-income and historically underrepresented backgrounds.
✕Less likely to help
Students who are not pursuing STEM majors or who do not meet the criteria of being from underrepresented or low-income backgrounds may not benefit from this program.
What this research studies
This program aims to provide a two-year mentored research and professional development experience for students from historically underrepresented and low-income backgrounds at California State University, Monterey Bay, in collaboration with the University of California, Santa Cruz. Participants will engage in a variety of topics related to genomics, including both laboratory and computational methods. The program focuses on early identification of students in STEM fields, providing them with foundational knowledge and hands-on research opportunities to prepare them for careers in genomics. Students will receive mentorship and participate in workshops and courses designed to enhance their skills and knowledge in this field.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could help diversify the genomics workforce and provide valuable career opportunities for underrepresented students.
How similar studies have gone: Similar educational programs have shown success in increasing diversity in STEM fields and enhancing career opportunities for underrepresented groups.
Where this research is happening
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California State Univ, Monterey Bay
Seaside, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Jue, Nathaniel — California State Univ, Monterey Bay
- Study coordinator: Jue, Nathaniel
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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.