Training program to support diverse students in biomedical research
Official title: Bridges to Baccalaureate Research Training Program at The University of Memphis
Funded at University of Memphis · NIH-10935127 · Data updated 2026-11-12
The Bridges to Baccalaureate program at the University of Memphis is designed to help students from diverse backgrounds succeed in biomedical research careers by providing mentorship and training as they move from community college to earning their bachelor's degree.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Memphis NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Memphis, United States) |
| Project start | August 1, 2024 |
| Project end | July 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $100,039 |
| NIH project number | 1T34GM150449-01A1 |
| Project ID | NIH-10935127 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this program are students from underrepresented groups pursuing degrees in biomedical sciences at community colleges.
✕Less likely to help
Students not pursuing a degree in biomedical sciences or those already enrolled in a four-year institution may not benefit from this program.
What this research studies
The Bridges to Baccalaureate Research Training Program at the University of Memphis aims to prepare a diverse group of students for careers in biomedical research. This program partners with Southwest Tennessee Community College to enhance the skills and self-efficacy of students from underrepresented groups. Participants will receive mentorship and training to help them transition from community college to a four-year institution, ultimately leading to the completion of a bachelor's degree in biomedical sciences. The program focuses on increasing the number of students who successfully transfer and persist in their studies.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly increase the representation of diverse individuals in the biomedical research workforce.
How similar studies have gone: Similar programs have shown success in enhancing diversity and improving educational outcomes in STEM fields.
Where this research is happening
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University of Memphis
Memphis, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: De Jongh Curry, Amy L — University of Memphis
- Study coordinator: De Jongh Curry, Amy L
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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.