The overall objective for this project, Minority Initiative for Research Careers II (MIRC II), is to increase the number of minority (African- American, Hispanic, Native American) nurse researchers with a biobehavioral focus.
The specific aims are to: (1) provide research opportunities for undergraduate and master's nursing students; (2) provide mentorship experiences for participants; and (3) provide educational experiences for participants. The University of Illinois College of Nursing (UIC) and Chicago State University (CSU) will work collaboratively toward the goals of this proposal. Undergraduate and master's level nursing students will participate in the biobehavioral research of UIC faculty. Both UIC and CSU faculty will participate in the mentoring and educational experiences for the students. Evaluation will include tracking students during and after the education program to determine their career choices.

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS)
Type
Education Projects (R25)
Project #
5R25GM056777-03
Application #
6138598
Study Section
Special Emphasis Panel (ZGM1-MBRS-9 (01))
Program Officer
Eckstrand, Irene A
Project Start
1998-01-01
Project End
2001-12-31
Budget Start
2000-01-01
Budget End
2000-12-31
Support Year
3
Fiscal Year
2000
Total Cost
$98,109
Indirect Cost
Name
University of Illinois at Chicago
Department
Type
Schools of Nursing
DUNS #
121911077
City
Chicago
State
IL
Country
United States
Zip Code
60612