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UCSC Research Mentoring Internship Program: An Initiative to Increase Diversity and Inclusion in Genomics Research

Award Number: R25HG006836
ORGANIZATION: NATIONAL HUMAN GENOME RESEARCH INSTITUTE
OPDIV: NIH
AWARD CLASS: DISCRETIONARY
AWARD ACTIVITY TYPE: SCIENTIFIC/HEALTH RESEARCH (INCLUDES SURVEYS)

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ABSTRACT The UCSC Diversity Action Plan at the University of California, Santa Cruz is known as the Research Mentoring Internship Program (RMI), a research education program that improves equity and access to careers in genomic science. Our specific aims are to recruit and retain a full cohort of 14 trainees per year who meet NIH criteria in terms of underrepresentation; to inspire trainees to pursue genomics-focused careers by fostering a community of scholars focused on genomics research and relevant ELSI investigations; to supplement research training with a robust curriculum of professional development activities; and to ensure that 80% or more of our graduating trainees take steps toward the next academic or career level. The RMI program provides mentored research training and financial support for underrepresented minority (URM) undergraduate students, students from low-income households, students with disabilities, first-generation-to-college students, and students who have otherwise been minoritized by systemic discrimination. Our mission is to prepare and advance our students toward successful careers in genomics research or in fields that interrogate the ethical, legal, and social implications (ELSI) of genomics. Students supported by the RMI are assigned to a faculty research mentor with whom they train 10-15 hours per week during the academic year, and up to 40 hours per week during summer. Mentor labs may be in any department, provided that the research focuses on some aspect of genomic sciences. STEM research environments may be wet labs or computational labs; ELSI projects are usually conducted under the aegis of a faculty member from the Division of Social Sciences, and commonly approach a specific aspect of genomics in one of the following areas: bioethics, policy, health care, social implications. The RMI provides financial support in the form of quarterly subsistence payments. In addition to research training, the program offers academic and professional development workshops, one-on-one coaching, career guidance, and near-peer mentoring. The RMI exposes students to the culture and rigors of a research environment under the supervision of a faculty mentor and with the support of an extended mentor network, thus enhancing preparation for and success in graduate school and beyond. In addition to recruiting from the diverse student population of our own campus (designated a Hispanic Serving Institution), we recruit prospective transfer students from regional community colleges that have high percentages of students from BBIPOC (Brown, Black, Indigenous, and People of Color), low-income, and underserved populations. To ensure successful persistence to degree completion, we implement retention strategies based on best practices to create professional support and programming and an expanded mentor network within a cutting-edge research environment that provides our cohort with the knowledge, tools, and confidence needed to advance to meaningful careers in genomics.


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 = $324,000 )
2024	2024	UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA SANTA CRUZ	1156 HIGH ST	SANTA CRUZ	CA	95064	SANTA CRUZ	USA	Human Genome Research	002	11	9/12/2024	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$0
2024	2024	UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA SANTA CRUZ	1156 HIGH ST	SANTA CRUZ	CA	95064	SANTA CRUZ	USA	Human Genome Research	001	11	1/30/2024	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$324,000
2024	2021	UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA SANTA CRUZ	1156 HIGH ST	SANTA CRUZ	CA	95064	SANTA CRUZ	USA	Human Genome Research	000	9	1/17/2024	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$0
														Subtotal = $324,000

Issue Date FY: 2023 ( Subtotal = $324,000 )
2023	2023	UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA SANTA CRUZ	1156 HIGH ST	SANTA CRUZ	CA	95064	SANTA CRUZ	USA	Human Genome Research	001	10	1/19/2023	COMPETING CONTINUATION	$324,000
2023	2021	UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA SANTA CRUZ	1156 HIGH ST	SANTA CRUZ	CA	95064	SANTA CRUZ	USA	Human Genome Research	000	9	1/13/2023	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$0
														Subtotal = $324,000

Issue Date FY: 2021 ( Subtotal = $324,000 )
2021	2021	UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SANTA CRUZ	1156 HIGH ST	SANTA CRUZ	CA	95064	SANTA CRUZ	USA	Human Genome Research	001	9	6/3/2021	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$324,000
2021	2020	UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SANTA CRUZ	1156 HIGH ST	SANTA CRUZ	CA	95064	SANTA CRUZ	USA	Human Genome Research	000	8	3/25/2021	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$0
														Subtotal = $324,000

Issue Date FY: 2020 ( Subtotal = $324,000 )
2020	2020	UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SANTA CRUZ	1156 HIGH ST	SANTA CRUZ	CA	95064	SANTA CRUZ	USA	Human Genome Research	001	8	6/19/2020	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$324,000
2020	2019	UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SANTA CRUZ	1156 HIGH ST	SANTA CRUZ	CA	95064	SANTA CRUZ	USA	Human Genome Research	000	7	2/27/2020	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$0
														Subtotal = $324,000

Issue Date FY: 2019 ( Subtotal = $324,000 )
2019	2019	UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SANTA CRUZ	1156 HIGH ST	SANTA CRUZ	CA	95064	SANTA CRUZ	USA	Human Genome Research	000	7	6/12/2019	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$324,000
														Subtotal = $324,000

Issue Date FY: 2018 ( Subtotal = $324,000 )
2018	2018	UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SANTA CRUZ	1156 HIGH ST	SANTA CRUZ	CA	95064	SANTA CRUZ	USA	Human Genome Research	004	6	8/3/2018	SUPPLEMENT FOR EXPANSION	$204,000
2018	2018	UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SANTA CRUZ	1156 HIGH ST	SANTA CRUZ	CA	95064	SANTA CRUZ	USA	Human Genome Research	003	6	6/21/2018	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$120,000
2018	2017	UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SANTA CRUZ	1156 HIGH ST	SANTA CRUZ	CA	95064	SANTA CRUZ	USA	Human Genome Research	002	4	3/7/2018	SUPPLEMENT FOR EXPANSION	-$4,320
2018	2017	UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SANTA CRUZ	1156 HIGH ST	SANTA CRUZ	CA	95064	SANTA CRUZ	USA	Human Genome Research	001	5	3/7/2018	COMPETING CONTINUATION	$28,814
2018	2017	UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SANTA CRUZ	1156 HIGH ST	SANTA CRUZ	CA	95064	SANTA CRUZ	USA	Human Genome Research	006	5	9/25/2018	COMPETING CONTINUATION	-$22,964
2018	2016	UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SANTA CRUZ	1156 HIGH ST	SANTA CRUZ	CA	95064	SANTA CRUZ	USA	Human Genome Research	005	4	9/25/2018	EXTENSION WITH OR WITHOUT FUNDS	$22,964
2018	2016	UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SANTA CRUZ	1156 HIGH ST	SANTA CRUZ	CA	95064	SANTA CRUZ	USA	Human Genome Research	000	4	3/7/2018	EXTENSION WITH OR WITHOUT FUNDS	-$24,494
														Subtotal = $324,000

Issue Date FY: 2017 ( Subtotal = $313,324 )
2017	2017	UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SANTA CRUZ	1156 HIGH ST	SANTA CRUZ	CA	95064	SANTA CRUZ	USA	Human Genome Research	006	5	9/8/2017	COMPETING CONTINUATION	$0
2017	2017	UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SANTA CRUZ	1156 HIGH ST	SANTA CRUZ	CA	95064	SANTA CRUZ	USA	Human Genome Research	002	4	4/3/2017	SUPPLEMENT FOR EXPANSION	$4,320
2017	2017	UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SANTA CRUZ	1156 HIGH ST	SANTA CRUZ	CA	95064	SANTA CRUZ	USA	Human Genome Research	004	4	8/30/2017	SUPPLEMENT FOR EXPANSION	$0
2017	2017	UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SANTA CRUZ	1156 HIGH ST	SANTA CRUZ	CA	95064	SANTA CRUZ	USA	Human Genome Research	005	5	8/31/2017	COMPETING CONTINUATION	$309,004
2017	2016	UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SANTA CRUZ	1156 HIGH ST	SANTA CRUZ	CA	95064	SANTA CRUZ	USA	Human Genome Research	003	4	8/30/2017	EXTENSION WITH OR WITHOUT FUNDS	$0
2017	2016	UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SANTA CRUZ	1156 HIGH ST	SANTA CRUZ	CA	95064	SANTA CRUZ	USA	Human Genome Research	001	4	11/7/2016	EXTENSION WITH OR WITHOUT FUNDS	$308
2017	2015	UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SANTA CRUZ	1156 HIGH ST	SANTA CRUZ	CA	95064	SANTA CRUZ	USA	Human Genome Research	000	3	11/7/2016	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	-$308
														Subtotal = $313,324

Issue Date FY: 2016 ( Subtotal = $286,872 )
2016	2016	UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA-SANTA CRUZ	1156 HIGH STREET	SANTA CRUZ	CA	95064	SANTA CRUZ	USA	Human Genome Research	000	4	5/26/2016	EXTENSION WITH OR WITHOUT FUNDS	$286,872
														Subtotal = $286,872

Issue Date FY: 2015 ( Subtotal = $282,334 )
2015	2015	UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA-SANTA CRUZ	1156 HIGH STREET	SANTA CRUZ	CA	95064	SANTA CRUZ	USA	Human Genome Research	000	3	8/28/2015	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$282,334
														Subtotal = $282,334

Issue Date FY: 2014 ( Subtotal = $282,722 )
2014	2014	UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA-SANTA CRUZ	1156 HIGH STREET	SANTA CRUZ	CA	95064	SANTA CRUZ	USA	Human Genome Research	000	2	7/15/2014	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$282,722
														Subtotal = $282,722

Issue Date FY: 2013 ( Subtotal = $297,780 )
2013	2013	UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA-SANTA CRUZ	1156 HIGH STREET	SANTA CRUZ	CA	95064	SANTA CRUZ	USA	Human Genome Research	000	1	6/11/2013	NEW	$297,780
														Subtotal = $297,780

Grand Total All Awards = $3,407,032

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UCSC Research Mentoring Internship Program: An Initiative to Increase Diversity and Inclusion in Genomics Research

Award Number: R25HG006836

ORGANIZATION: NATIONAL HUMAN GENOME RESEARCH INSTITUTE

OPDIV: NIH

AWARD CLASS: DISCRETIONARY

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

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