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Purdue PREP for Translational Biomedical Sciences

Award Number: R25GM134989
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: 09/15/2020
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE END DATE: 08/31/2025

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Purdue PREP for Translational Biomedical Sciences - PROJECT SUMMARY The creation of highly innovative solutions to complex problems impacting human health requires research teams that are rich in cognitive diversity. Cognitive diversity represents the bringing together of people with different backgrounds, viewpoints, and life experiences and is a hallmark of highly innovative teams. Cognitive diversity correlates with identity diversity; it is thus imperative that the translational biomedical sciences workforce includes strong representation of Ph.D. scientists from diverse backgrounds that may imbue new ideas and perspectives to maximize scientific innovation. Unfortunately, cognitive diversity in research teams is currently limited because individuals from specific racial and ethnic groups, those with disabilities, and individuals with low socioeconomic backgrounds, remain significantly underrepresented (UR) in the biomedical sciences. Here, we propose to develop, apply, and evaluate a Postbaccalaureate Research Education Program (PREP) that will help prepare recent college graduates from UR backgrounds to enter and successfully complete a Ph.D. or dual- doctoral degree program in translational biomedical sciences. At Purdue University, PREP Scholars will have the opportunity to enhance their skill set in four main areas: research aptitude; academics; professional development and career planning; and community and resiliency. Scholars will engage in a yearlong, mentored research experience with an emphasis on preclinical translational studies. The Purdue PREP curriculum is adaptive; Scholars will use an Individual Development Plan (IDP) as a framework and will participate in the educational, professional development, and career planning activities that prepare them for admission to high caliber graduate programs and are aligned with their future career goals. Scholars will be introduced to the breadth of biomedical research and research- related careers along the translational pipeline available to a Ph.D. scientist. The Purdue PREP will adopt a multi-layered, hierarchical approach to mentoring in which each Scholar will work with a network of faculty and near-peer mentors with complementary skills that will provide a broad range of expertise and psychosocial support to enhance Scholars' success. PREP faculty mentors and Scholars will undergo parallel cultural competency training focused on issues of diversity and inclusion as they relate to the academic research environment in order to improve cross-cultural communication and enhance UR student experience. Success will be measured by > 75% of Scholars entering a high quality Ph.D. or dual-doctoral (e.g. DVM-Ph.D.; MD-Ph.D.) degree program upon completion of the one-year Purdue PREP. Formative and summative evaluations will be used to assess Scholars' persistence and progression to a Ph.D. and also the impact of the PREP on fostering an institutional climate of diversity that may enhance UR retention.


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 = $313,156 )
2024	2024	PURDUE UNIVERSITY	2550 NORTHWESTERN AVE # 1100	WEST LAFAYETTE	IN	47906	TIPPECANOE	USA	Biomedical Research and Research Training	000	5	8/22/2024	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$313,156
														Subtotal = $313,156

Issue Date FY: 2023 ( Subtotal = $309,916 )
2023	2023	PURDUE UNIVERSITY	2550 NORTHWESTERN AVE STE 1900	WEST LAFAYETTE	IN	47906	TIPPECANOE	USA	Biomedical Research and Research Training	000	4	8/16/2023	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$309,916
														Subtotal = $309,916

Issue Date FY: 2022 ( Subtotal = $309,916 )
2022	2022	PURDUE UNIVERSITY	2550 NORTHWESTERN AVE STE 1900	WEST LAFAYETTE	IN	47906	TIPPECANOE	USA	Biomedical Research and Research Training	000	3	8/17/2022	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$309,916
														Subtotal = $309,916

Issue Date FY: 2021 ( Subtotal = $263,832 )
2021	2021	PURDUE UNIVERSITY	155 S GRANT ST	WEST LAFAYETTE	IN	47907	TIPPECANOE	USA	Biomedical Research and Research Training	000	2	9/1/2021	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$263,832
														Subtotal = $263,832

Issue Date FY: 2020 ( Subtotal = $267,072 )
2020	2020	PURDUE UNIVERSITY	155 S GRANT ST	WEST LAFAYETTE	IN	47907	TIPPECANOE	USA	Biomedical Research and Research Training	000	1	9/14/2020	NEW	$267,072
														Subtotal = $267,072

Grand Total All Awards = $1,463,892

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Purdue PREP for Translational Biomedical Sciences

Award Number: R25GM134989

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: 09/15/2020

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE END DATE: 08/31/2025

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