Junior Faculty
Program to Increase Diversity Among Individuals Engaged in Health Related Research (PRIDE)
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PRIDE trains multidisciplinary junior scientists and clinicians in biomedical and behavioral sciences across the US.
This mentored research programs will address the difficulties experienced by junior investigators in establishing independent research programs and negotiating through the academic ranks. The primary outcome of this program is to increase the number of scientists and research-oriented faculty who are from ethnic groups currently under-represented in science, those with disabilities, and the socioeconomically disadvantaged who successfully compete for external funding for scientific research in the biomedical and behavioral sciences.
To be eligible to participate in a PRIDE Summer Institute Training Program, you must be:
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A junior-level faculty member or scientist (postdocs not eligible).
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From a background that is under-represented in the biomedical sciences and/or have a disability.
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Of a socioeconomically disadvantaged background
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A United States Citizen or Permanent United States Resident.
Program Details
An enriching summer research program that provides junior faculty with didactic courses in health disparities, diversity, community based participatory research, study design, working with and presenting data, research ethics, grantsmanship skills and academic career development.
- Two Year Training Program 2025-2026
- Summer 1: Two weeks, June 2025 (actual dates TBD)
- Summer 2: June 2026
- Research Support up to $15,000
Eligibility Requirements
Underrepresented individuals in biomedical, clinical, behavioral, and social sciences. These groups include: Blacks or African Americans, Hispanics or Latinos, American Indians or Alaska Natives, Native Hawaiians and other Pacific Islanders, Individuals with disabilities, Individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds, and Women.
Program Highlights
- Trainees will work with mentors throughout the year.
- Development of NIH style proposal & Preliminary work.
Application open date: December 20, 2025
Application close date: On a rolling basis March 1, 2025
Questions?
Contact Lakia Maxwell
lakia.maxwell@downstate.edu