Award
National Institute of General Medical Sciences 5R25GM152322-04
UO PREP Program
Recipient
National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS)
Award Amount
$393,481.00
Ceiling
$393,481.00
Awarded
July 23, 2026
Identifier
5R25GM152322-04
Award for the UO PREP Program by NIGMS to support a postbaccalaureate training program increasing persistence in biomedical sciences for underrepresented groups, including mentorship and community activities, funding four scholars annually.
Description
The project supports a postbaccalaureate training program aimed at increasing resilience and persistence in biomedical sciences, targeting underrepresented groups. The award is funded by the National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS). The project includes a summer bridge program, mentorship, and community building activities. The program will fund four scholars annually for a one-year training period. The project emphasizes evidence-informed practices to increase persistence in STEM fields. The project aims to address challenges in the transition from undergraduate to graduate research training. The project is part of the NIH PAR-22-220 funding opportunity.