Training underrepresented minority students for careers in cancer research
Program for Oncology Workforce Education and Research Experience at Dartmouth
This study is all about helping underrepresented college students get the training and support they need to pursue careers in cancer research, with hands-on experience at Dartmouth's cancer center and personalized mentorship along the way.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Dartmouth College NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Hanover, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10925244 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
The Program for Oncology Workforce Education and Research at Dartmouth (POWERED) aims to recruit and train underrepresented minority undergraduates for careers in cancer research. Participants will engage in a two-year intensive training program that includes full-time mentored research at Dartmouth's Norris Cotton Cancer Center and part-time research at their home institutions. The program emphasizes personalized mentorship and development of scientific and life skills, ensuring that each student's experience aligns with their interests in cancer research. This initiative builds on previous successful programs aimed at increasing diversity in biomedical research.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this program are underrepresented minority undergraduate students interested in pursuing careers in cancer research.
Not a fit: Patients who are not undergraduate students or do not belong to underrepresented minority groups may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could enhance the diversity of the oncology workforce and improve cancer research outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: Previous initiatives aimed at increasing diversity in biomedical research have shown success in enhancing workforce representation and research productivity.
Where this research is happening
Hanover, United States
- Dartmouth College — Hanover, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Fiering, Steven — Dartmouth College
- Study coordinator: Fiering, Steven
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.