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RISE at UVI: Building Studentsâ Identities as Scientists

Award Number: R25GM061325
ORGANIZATION: NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF GENERAL MEDICAL SCIENCES
OPDIV: NIH
AWARD CLASS: DISCRETIONARY
AWARD ACTIVITY TYPE: SCIENTIFIC/HEALTH RESEARCH (INCLUDES SURVEYS)
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE START DATE: 06/01/2001
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE END DATE: 10/31/2023

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RISE at UVI: Building Studentsâ Identities as Scientists - The University of the Virgin Islands, an undergraduate HBCU serving a unique population, proposes a continuously improving RISE program for students in all the relevant biomedical and behavioral disciplines across both the St. Thomas and St. Croix campuses. The program is designed to increase the diversity of biomedical researchers, which is essential to developing the creative research teams needed to make future ground breaking discoveries. The RISE Program will accomplish this with a sustained program designed to build students’ identities as scientists. New features in the program were developed as a result of evaluation. The specific aims are: Goal 1. The UVI RISE program will engage RISE students, build their intellectual capacity, and provide continuous support such that 100% of the RISE students graduate; 95% apply to pipeline programs in their senior year; 60% enroll in doctoral programs within 3 years of graduation. The baseline is 46% of graduates in the last funding cycle have matriculated into PhD programs. Goal 2. The UVI RISE program will have a magnifying effect producing institutional change that impacts all students in relevant departments such that the percentage of students enrolling in doctoral programs increases in all. Our goal for biology and chemistry is that the percentage of alumni going on to PhD programs will increase from 20% to 22%; for mathematics and applied mathematics an increase from 14% to 16%; for computer science an increase from 10% to 12%. The measurable objectives are that the RISE program will: (1) provide students with a rigorous RISE curriculum including new skills development courses, (2) provide research education opportunities both through extramural summer experiences and academic year research classrooms, (3) develop strong, innovative partnerships with labs at research-intensive institutions, (4) provide students with support and mentoring such that they see a clearly articulated career pathway for admission to selective research universities and a structure for success, (5) provide the mentoring and inspiration to excel such that at least one RISE student each year will apply to and be competitive for the MARC program, (6) increase the number of UVI students accepted into competitive mainland summer research programs, (7) increase grades of STEM majors through an innovative utility value intervention. The objectives will be accomplished with a program that builds on past success and includes new courses, extramural research, presentations at conferences, visiting scientists, workshops, journal clubs, and a network of support for students including Individual Development Plans. The RISE program will be carefully evaluated following a comprehensive evaluation plan and be improved based on the results of evaluation. The program will substantially increase UVI’s ability to prepare students for careers in biomedical research.


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 = -$50,265 )
2024	2022	UNIVERSITY OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS	#2 JOHN BREWERS BAY	CHARLOTTE AMALIE	VI	00802	SAINT THOMAS	USA	Biomedical Research and Research Training	000	18	3/27/2024	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	-$50,265
														Subtotal = -$50,265

Issue Date FY: 2022 ( Subtotal = $257,151 )
2022	2022	UNIVERSITY OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS	#2 JOHN BREWERS BAY	CHARLOTTE AMALIE	VI	00802	SAINT THOMAS	USA	Biomedical Research and Research Training	000	18	4/26/2022	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$257,151
														Subtotal = $257,151

Issue Date FY: 2021 ( Subtotal = $161,173 )
2021	2021	UNIVERSITY OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS	#2 JOHN BREWERS BAY	CHARLOTTE AMALIE	VI	00802	SAINT THOMAS	USA	Biomedical Research and Research Training	000	17	5/18/2021	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$161,173
2021	2021	UNIVERSITY OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS	#2 JOHN BREWERS BAY	CHARLOTTE AMALIE	VI	00802	SAINT THOMAS	USA	Biomedical Research and Research Training	001	17	8/30/2021	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$0
														Subtotal = $161,173

Issue Date FY: 2020 ( Subtotal = $272,927 )
2020	2020	UNIVERSITY OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS	#2 JOHN BREWERS BAY	CHARLOTTE AMALIE	VI	00802	SAINT THOMAS	USA	Biomedical Research and Research Training	001	16	7/22/2020	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$0
2020	2020	UNIVERSITY OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS	#2 JOHN BREWERS BAY	CHARLOTTE AMALIE	VI	00802	SAINT THOMAS	USA	Biomedical Research and Research Training	000	16	4/16/2020	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$272,927
														Subtotal = $272,927

Issue Date FY: 2019 ( Subtotal = $276,167 )
2019	2019	UNIVERSITY OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS	#2 JOHN BREWERS BAY	CHARLOTTE AMALIE	VI	00802	SAINT THOMAS	USA	Biomedical Research and Research Training	001	15	5/3/2019	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$276,167
2019	2015	UNIVERSITY OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS	#2 JOHN BREWERS BAY	CHARLOTTE AMALIE	VI	00802	SAINT THOMAS	USA	Biomedical Research and Research Training	000	13	3/11/2019	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$0
														Subtotal = $276,167

Issue Date FY: 2018 ( Subtotal = $272,927 )
2018	2018	UNIVERSITY OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS	#2 JOHN BREWERS BAY	CHARLOTTE AMALIE	VI	00802	SAINT THOMAS	USA	Biomedical Research and Research Training	001	14	4/25/2018	COMPETING CONTINUATION	$272,927
2018	2015	UNIVERSITY OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS	#2 JOHN BREWERS BAY	CHARLOTTE AMALIE	VI	00802	SAINT THOMAS	USA	Biomedical Research and Research Training	000	13	4/23/2018	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$0
														Subtotal = $272,927

Issue Date FY: 2017 ( Subtotal = $0 )
2017	2015	UNIVERSITY OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS	#2 JOHN BREWERS BAY	CHARLOTTE AMALIE	VI	00802	SAINT THOMAS	USA	Biomedical Research and Research Training	000	13	5/22/2017	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$0
														Subtotal = $0

Issue Date FY: 2015 ( Subtotal = $357,205 )
2015	2015	UNIVERSITY OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS	#2 JOHN BREWERS BAY	ST THOMAS	VI			USA	Biomedical Research and Research Training	000	13	8/12/2015	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$357,205
														Subtotal = $357,205

Issue Date FY: 2014 ( Subtotal = $357,202 )
2014	2014	UNIVERSITY OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS	#2 JOHN BREWERS BAY	ST THOMAS	VI			USA	Biomedical Research and Research Training	000	12	8/21/2014	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$357,202
														Subtotal = $357,202

Issue Date FY: 2013 ( Subtotal = $346,389 )
2013	2013	UNIVERSITY OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS	#2 JOHN BREWERS BAY	ST THOMAS	VI			USA	Biomedical Research and Research Training	000	11	8/23/2013	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$346,389
														Subtotal = $346,389

Issue Date FY: 2012 ( Subtotal = $356,295 )
2012	2012	UNIVERSITY OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS	#2 JOHN BREWERS BAY	ST THOMAS	VI			USA	Biomedical Research and Research Training	000	10	9/1/2012	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$356,295
														Subtotal = $356,295

Issue Date FY: 2011 ( Subtotal = $367,392 )
2011	2011	UNIVERSITY OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS	#2 JOHN BREWERS BAY	ST THOMAS	VI			USA	Biomedical Research and Research Training	001	9	8/19/2011	COMPETING CONTINUATION	$367,392
2011	2010	UNIVERSITY OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS	#2 JOHN BREWERS BAY	ST THOMAS	VI	00802	SAINT THOMAS	USA	Biomedical Research and Research Training	000	8	8/16/2011	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$0
														Subtotal = $367,392

Issue Date FY: 2010 ( Subtotal = $369,570 )
2010	2010	UNIVERSITY OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS	#2 JOHN BREWERS BAY	ST THOMAS	VI			USA	Biomedical Research and Research Training	000	8	3/8/2010	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$369,570
														Subtotal = $369,570

Issue Date FY: 2009 ( Subtotal = $429,181 )
2009	2009	UNIVERSITY OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS	#2 JOHN BREWERS BAY	ST THOMAS	VI			USA	Biomedical Research and Research Training	004	7	3/26/2009	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$42,918
2009	2009	UNIVERSITY OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS	#2 JOHN BREWERS BAY	ST THOMAS	VI			USA	Biomedical Research and Research Training	003	7	2/25/2009	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$386,263
2009	2008	UNIVERSITY OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS	#2 JOHN BREWERS BAY	ST THOMAS	VI	00802	SAINT THOMAS	USA	Biomedical Research and Research Training	001	6	3/26/2009	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$0
2009	2008	UNIVERSITY OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS	#2 JOHN BREWERS BAY	ST THOMAS	VI	00802	SAINT THOMAS	USA	Biomedical Research and Research Training	002	6	3/26/2009	SUPPLEMENT FOR EXPANSION	$0
2009	2007	UNIVERSITY OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS	#2 JOHN BREWERS BAY	ST THOMAS	VI	00802	SAINT THOMAS	USA	Biomedical Research and Research Training	000	5	4/1/2009	COMPETING CONTINUATION	$0
														Subtotal = $429,181

Issue Date FY: 2008 ( Subtotal = $413,877 )
2008	2008	UNIVERSITY OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS	#2 JOHN BREWERS BAY	ST THOMAS	VI	00802	SAINT THOMAS	USA	Biomedical Research and Research Training	000	6	2/25/2008	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$348,356
2008	2008	UNIVERSITY OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS	#2 JOHN BREWERS BAY	ST THOMAS	VI	00802	SAINT THOMAS	USA	Biomedical Research and Research Training	001	6	8/18/2008	SUPPLEMENT FOR EXPANSION	$65,521
														Subtotal = $413,877

Issue Date FY: 2007 ( Subtotal = $338,733 )
2007	2007	UNIVERSITY OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS	#2 JOHN BREWERS BAY	ST THOMAS	VI	00802	SAINT THOMAS	USA	Biomedical Research and Research Training	000	5	2/28/2007	COMPETING CONTINUATION	$338,733
														Subtotal = $338,733

Issue Date FY: 2004 ( Subtotal = $348,205 )
2004	2004	COLLEGE OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS	**	SAINT THOMAS	VI	00802		USA	Biomedical Research and Research Training	000	4	5/20/2004	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$348,205
														Subtotal = $348,205

Issue Date FY: 2003 ( Subtotal = $415,981 )
2003	2003	COLLEGE OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS	**	SAINT THOMAS	VI	00802		USA	Minority Biomedical Research Support	000	3	5/29/2003	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$415,981
														Subtotal = $415,981

Issue Date FY: 2002 ( Subtotal = $422,738 )
2002	2002	COLLEGE OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS	**	SAINT THOMAS	VI	00802		USA	Minority Biomedical Research Support	000	2	6/17/2002	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$422,738
														Subtotal = $422,738

Issue Date FY: 2001 ( Subtotal = $485,726 )
2001	2001	COLLEGE OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS	**	SAINT THOMAS	VI	00802		USA	Minority Biomedical Research Support	000	1	5/25/2001	NEW	$485,726
														Subtotal = $485,726

Grand Total All Awards = $6,198,574

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RISE at UVI: Building Studentsâ Identities as Scientists

Award Number: R25GM061325

ORGANIZATION: NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF GENERAL MEDICAL SCIENCES

OPDIV: NIH

AWARD CLASS: DISCRETIONARY

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

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE START DATE: 06/01/2001

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE END DATE: 10/31/2023

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RISE at UVI: Building Studentsâ Identities as Scientists

Award Number: R25GM061325

ORGANIZATION: NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF GENERAL MEDICAL SCIENCES

OPDIV: NIH

AWARD CLASS: DISCRETIONARY

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

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE START DATE: 06/01/2001

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE END DATE: 10/31/2023

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RISE at UVI: Building Studentsâ Identities as Scientists