Award
NIH Reporter #PAR-20-066
UMB Postbaccalaureate Research Education Program
Recipient
University of Maryland Baltimore
Award Amount
$357,844.00
Ceiling
$357,844.00
Awarded
July 11, 2025
Identifier
PAR-20-066
Award to University of Maryland Baltimore for a postbaccalaureate research education program to prepare diverse students for MD-PhD and PhD programs, focusing on workforce diversity and rigorous academic training.
Description
The project aims to prepare diverse students for successful entry into MD-PhD and PhD programs, addressing workforce diversity needs. The project emphasizes holistic and rigorous academic and research training, with a focus on underrepresented groups. The program seeks to increase enrollment and graduation rates in high-quality MD-PhD and PhD programs. The application builds on previous successes and incorporates best practices for institutional and scholar development.