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Career Advancement and Culture Change in Biomedical Research: Group Peer Mentoring Outcomes and Mechanisms

Award Number: U01GM132367
ORGANIZATION: NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF GENERAL MEDICAL SCIENCES
OPDIV: NIH
AWARD CLASS: COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT
AWARD ACTIVITY TYPE: SCIENTIFIC/HEALTH RESEARCH (INCLUDES SURVEYS)
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE START DATE: 07/29/2019
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE END DATE: 06/30/2025

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Career Advancement and Culture Change in Biomedical Research: Group Peer Mentoring Outcomes and Mechanisms - Abstract To address the need for a more diverse biomedical and biobehavioral research workforce, and to increase opportunities for effective mentoring for diverse and underrepresented groups, we propose to implement a group peer mentoring program for academic physician-scientists and PhD scientists engaged in biomedical research that will result in enhanced career advancement and success, and high vitality. We will conduct a randomized controlled trial of group peer mentoring with mid-career faculty participants, as they are at a critical career transition point. Our primary outcomes are measures of faculty vitality and career advancement. Hypothesized secondary outcomes include enhanced cultural awareness and appreciation of difference and diversity; use of key mentoring practices, and achievement of personal goals. Short- term, intermediate and long-term outcomes will be measured by the following methods: validated survey instruments; self-assessment (surveys and written narratives with qualitative analysis); CV analysis for DPC Hallmarks of Success; supervisor assessment. Specific factors that contribute to the successful intervention will be assessed including the mechanisms of relationship formation, providing psychological safety, reciprocity, cultural awareness and appreciation of difference and diversity; and a structured process of academic career planning. We will conduct qualitative analyses of ethnographic observation, participant interviews and written narratives to assess the mechanisms, and participants will report on completion of each step of the detailed academic development plan. This scientific approach to understanding a successful mentoring intervention will contribute to the science of mentoring; be a basis for broad dissemination of the intervention methods and mechanisms; and will be generalizable to different institutions and career stages. The proposed evidence-based mentoring model eliminates the frequently encountered pitfalls of traditional mentoring models and their variable success, and provides a network of peers. One arm of the project is to assess the use of mentoring practices learned in the intervention by gathering the perspectives of the intervention participants' own home work groups. In this way, the specific factors that contribute to successful outcomes will be disseminated across a wide variety of institutions in the US.


Issue Date FY	Funding FY	Legal Entity Name	Legal Entity Address	Legal Entity City	Legal Entity State	Legal Entity Zip Code	Legal Entity COUNTY	Legal Entity COUNTRY	Assistance Listing	Award Code	Budget Year	Action Date	Action Type	Action Amount

Issue Date FY: 2024 ( Subtotal = $0 )
2024	2023	BRANDEIS UNIVERSITY	415 SOUTH ST	WALTHAM	MA	02453	MIDDLESEX	USA	Trans-NIH Research Support	000	5	11/9/2023	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$0
														Subtotal = $0

Issue Date FY: 2023 ( Subtotal = $504,854 )
2023	2023	BRANDEIS UNIVERSITY	415 SOUTH ST	WALTHAM	MA	02453	MIDDLESEX	USA	Trans-NIH Research Support	000	5	6/27/2023	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$504,854
														Subtotal = $504,854

Issue Date FY: 2022 ( Subtotal = $563,694 )
2022	2022	BRANDEIS UNIVERSITY	415 SOUTH ST	WALTHAM	MA	02453	MIDDLESEX	USA	Trans-NIH Research Support	001	4	7/1/2022	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$563,694
2022	2021	BRANDEIS UNIVERSITY	415 SOUTH ST	WALTHAM	MA	02453	MIDDLESEX	USA	Trans-NIH Research Support	000	3	11/15/2021	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$0
														Subtotal = $563,694

Issue Date FY: 2021 ( Subtotal = $746,423 )
2021	2021	BRANDEIS UNIVERSITY	415 SOUTH ST	WALTHAM	MA	02453	MIDDLESEX	USA	Trans-NIH Research Support	001	3	6/21/2021	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$746,423
2021	2020	BRANDEIS UNIVERSITY	415 SOUTH ST	WALTHAM	MA	02453	MIDDLESEX	USA	Trans-NIH Research Support	000	2	2/13/2021	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$0
														Subtotal = $746,423

Issue Date FY: 2020 ( Subtotal = $788,482 )
2020	2020	BRANDEIS UNIVERSITY	415 SOUTH ST	WALTHAM	MA	02453	MIDDLESEX	USA	Trans-NIH Research Support	001	2	6/24/2020	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$788,482
2020	2019	BRANDEIS UNIVERSITY	415 SOUTH ST	WALTHAM	MA	02453	MIDDLESEX	USA	Trans-NIH Research Support	000	1	5/4/2020	NEW	$0
														Subtotal = $788,482

Issue Date FY: 2019 ( Subtotal = $688,423 )
2019	2019	BRANDEIS UNIVERSITY	415 SOUTH ST	WALTHAM	MA	02453	MIDDLESEX	USA	Trans-NIH Research Support	000	1	7/29/2019	NEW	$688,423
														Subtotal = $688,423

Grand Total All Awards = $3,291,876

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Career Advancement and Culture Change in Biomedical Research: Group Peer Mentoring Outcomes and Mechanisms

Award Number: U01GM132367

ORGANIZATION: NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF GENERAL MEDICAL SCIENCES

OPDIV: NIH

AWARD CLASS: COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT

AWARD ACTIVITY TYPE: SCIENTIFIC/HEALTH RESEARCH (INCLUDES SURVEYS)

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE START DATE: 07/29/2019

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE END DATE: 06/30/2025

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