Workshops and coaching to help new minority researchers develop career skills
Workshops and Coaching to Foster Career Skills in Newly Funded NIDDK Scholars
This program at the University of Miami is designed to help new minority researchers in the NIDDK community build their career skills through a three-day workshop filled with practical activities and guidance from experienced mentors.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Miami School of Medicine NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Coral Gables, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10915602 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This program at the University of Miami aims to enhance the career development skills of newly funded, underrepresented minority researchers in the NIDDK community. Participants will engage in a three-day workshop that focuses on their specific needs, as identified through pre-workshop surveys. The workshops will include a mix of instructional sessions and hands-on activities, covering topics such as negotiation tactics and work/life balance. Each participant will also be paired with two experienced coaches who will provide ongoing support and mentorship over the next two years.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this program are newly funded, underrepresented minority researchers at the postdoctoral and junior faculty levels within the NIDDK community.
Not a fit: Researchers who are not newly funded or do not belong to underrepresented minority groups may not benefit from this program.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this initiative could significantly improve the career trajectories of underrepresented minority researchers in the biomedical field.
How similar studies have performed: Similar programs aimed at enhancing career development for underrepresented groups have shown positive outcomes in fostering academic success.
Where this research is happening
Coral Gables, United States
- University of Miami School of Medicine — Coral Gables, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Fornoni, Alessia — University of Miami School of Medicine
- Study coordinator: Fornoni, Alessia
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.