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Maryam Gholami1, Eva Kintzer1, Mitchell Wong2
1Altman Clinical and Translational Research Institute, UCSD Health, La Jolla, CA, USA.
To address barriers in National Institutes of Health (NIH) diversity supplement applications, the Altman Clinical and Translational Research Institute (ACTRI) created a repository and support system. Early results show a doubling of applications, suggesting a successful model for enhancing workforce diversity.
Area of Science:
- Biomedical research workforce development
- Translational science
- Diversity and inclusion initiatives
Background:
- National Institutes of Health (NIH) diversity supplements aim to increase diversity in biomedical research.
- Practical barriers hinder the effective utilization of these crucial funding opportunities.
- The Altman Clinical and Translational Research Institute (ACTRI) at UC San Diego (UCSD) identified a need for improved application support.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop and implement an institutional repository and support system to streamline NIH diversity supplement applications.
- To overcome practical barriers hindering successful diversity supplement submissions.
- To create a replicable model for other institutions seeking to enhance diversity in their research workforce.
Main Methods:
- Established a secure, web-based repository containing successful NIH diversity supplement examples.
- Implemented a matchmaking system to connect potential applicants with suitable mentors.
- Developed comprehensive web-based resources for prospective diversity supplement applicants.
- Launched the centralized system in June 2021, tracking usage and application numbers.
Main Results:
- The repository houses 51 successful supplement examples across 14 NIH divisions as of November 2024.
- Since 2021, 51 potential applicants have accessed the repository resources.
- A doubling of diversity supplement applications was observed at UCSD compared to the pre-implementation period.
- Mentor matchmaking requests were infrequent, indicating a potential area for refinement.
Conclusions:
- The ACTRI's integrated repository and support system effectively addresses barriers to NIH diversity supplement applications.
- Early success suggests this model can significantly increase application rates and contribute to a more diverse biomedical research workforce.
- Further refinement of support strategies, particularly mentor matchmaking, is needed to optimize the system's impact.
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