The Regents of the University of Michigan, through its Office of Research and Sponsored Projects, was awarded a $108,000 Project Grant from the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) under the Diabetes, Digestive, and Kidney Diseases Extramural Research program (CFDA 93.847). The grant, titled "Michigan Summer Undergraduate Research Experience: Diabetes & Metabolic Diseases," aims to provide a meaningful summer research experience for 14 undergraduate students annually to instill an appreciation and passion for biomedical research in diabetes, endocrinology, and metabolic diseases. Key activities include recruiting a diverse pool of trainees, pairing them with 23 faculty mentors conducting cutting-edge basic and clinical research, and enhancing the trainees' experience through a weekly lecture series on relevant topics. The grant period runs from February 1, 2025 to January 31, 2030, supporting the University of Michigan's efforts to strengthen the scientific workforce and pipeline of future researchers in these important medical research areas.
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