The broad objectives of the NIMH - Honors Minority High School Program (HMHSP) at Grambling State University focus on stimulating the interest of ethnic/racial minority high school juniors and seniors in biomedical and behavioral sciences and motivating them to pursue graduate education and careers in research related to mental health. The objectives include (1) Widening and strengthening the science and behavioral science knowledge base, (2) Developing research skills, and (3) Encouraging participation in the bio-behavioral and behavioral research and discussions. NIMH-HMHSP at Grambling State University will pursue these objectives by 1) selecting honor high school junior students who have demonstrated interest in biomedical/behavioral area; 2) pairing each student with a research mentor for a hands-on research experience; 3) pairing each student with a NIMH-COR undergraduate junior trainee as a role model; 4) inviting students to attend NIMH-COR seminars given by visiting scientist; 5) requiring students to do library work and submit a report of their work; 6) requiring students to take undergraduate freshman psychology course for credit; 7) counselling students about research career opportunities available in bio-behavioral and biomedical areas.

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Type
Education Projects (R25)
Project #
5R25MH058560-02
Application #
2891101
Study Section
Special Emphasis Panel (ZMH1-CRB-H (01))
Program Officer
Ragland, Sherman L
Project Start
1998-07-01
Project End
2003-06-30
Budget Start
1999-07-01
Budget End
2000-06-30
Support Year
2
Fiscal Year
1999
Total Cost
Indirect Cost
Name
Grambling State University
Department
Biology
Type
Schools of Arts and Sciences
DUNS #
City
Grambling
State
LA
Country
United States
Zip Code
71245