Office of Special Populations and Research Training

Bridging The Career Gap For Underrepresented Minority Scientists

In early FY 1993, the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious
Diseases (NIAID) developed a new program to bring underrepresented
minority investigators to the National Institutes of Health (NIH)
campus for a 2-day workshop titled Bridging the Career Gap for
Underrepresented Minority Scientists.

Attendees must be currently funded by the NIAID through the 
Diversity Supplements initiatives.The program is administered by the NIAID Office of Special Populations and Research Training and is conducted with assistance from the members of the Division of Extramural Activities and NIAID Program Divisions. The purpose of the workshop is to allow for the exchange of science; to impart information on applying for research project grants; to acquaint attendees with the opportunities and options open to them in the field of biomedical research; and to provide an opportunity to meet with NIAID intramural and extramural staff  members for the purpose of establishing mentors. It also highlights NIAID’s recognition that these young researchers are seen as future NIH/NIAID grantees. By establishing a "bridging" program, the careers of these young investigators could be nurtured, and the Institute would receive feedback on the effectiveness of these programs in attracting minority scientists to the NIAID research agenda.

The workshop is held every two years. 

For Additional Information Contact:

Diane Adger-Johnson
Program Administrator
6700-B Rockledge Drive
Bethesda, MD 20892
Phone: 301-402-8969
E-mail: da15a@nih.gov

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