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HHMI Kickstarts $2 Billion Initiative to Boost Diversity in STEM
The Howard Hughes Medical Institute will invest the funds over 10 years across all stages of the STEM pipeline.
HHMI Kickstarts $2 Billion Initiative to Boost Diversity in STEM
HHMI Kickstarts $2 Billion Initiative to Boost Diversity in STEM

The Howard Hughes Medical Institute will invest the funds over 10 years across all stages of the STEM pipeline.

The Howard Hughes Medical Institute will invest the funds over 10 years across all stages of the STEM pipeline.

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Rotonya Carr, University of Pennsylvania, Perelman School of Medicine, underrepresented minority researchers, funding, academic medical centers, COVID-19, pandemic, SARS-CoV-2
Q&A: Unique Circumstances for Minority Scientists During COVID-19
Asher Jones | Mar 10, 2021 | 7 min read
Investigators from underrepresented groups have borne the brunt of the disruption to science from the pandemic, according to an opinion piece that outlines ways in which institutions can lessen the damage.
When Your Supervisor Is Accused of Research Misconduct
Katarina Zimmer | Jun 1, 2020 | 10 min read
Early career researchers face unique challenges when a senior collaborator becomes embroiled in allegations of scientific malpractice.
Postdocs More Important to Grad Students’ Skills than PIs Are
Emily Makowski | Oct 14, 2019 | 2 min read
According to a new study, active participation in lab discussions from more senior lab members is positively linked to grad students’ abilities.
Age-Related Bias in NIH Awards
Diana Kwon | Jun 5, 2017 | 2 min read
The number of young investigators with NIH grants has declined since 1982, but recent efforts by the agency to increase funding for early-stage investigators are working, a study finds.
Can Publication Records Predict Future PIs?
Tracy Vence | Jun 2, 2014 | 3 min read
Researchers present a tool that uses a scientist’s PubMed data to estimate the probability of becoming a principal investigator in academia.
More Research Money for MDs
Cristina Luiggi | May 1, 2012 | 1 min read
Principal investigators with medical training have a slightly higher NIH funding rate than those with just a PhD.
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