Award
NIH Reporter #4P42ES025589-09
Research Experience and Training Coordination Core
Recipient
UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO HEALTH SCIS CTR
Award Amount
$202,979.00
Ceiling
$202,979.00
Awarded
July 31, 2025
Identifier
4P42ES025589-09
This award supports the RETCC at the University of New Mexico to provide interdisciplinary research training and experiences for graduate and postdoctoral trainees, focusing on environmental health sciences and engagement with Native American communities.
Description
The Research Experience and Training Coordination Core (RETCC) of the UNM METALS Center coordinates graduate and postdoctoral level cross-disciplinary research experiences and training in biomedical research and environmental science and engineering. It addresses gaps in interdisciplinary training at UNM, promotes cultural sensitivity workshops for research in Native American communities, provides practical research opportunities on tribal lands, and supports communication with regional communities. The program includes tailored curricula development, cross-disciplinary laboratory experiences, seminar series, professional development workshops, and travel to scientific meetings.