The federal Project Grant award of $1,367,059 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), will fund a training program at Brigham & Women's Hospital in Boston to educate the next generation of diverse leaders in kidney, urology, and hematology (KUH) research. The 5-year grant, beginning September 1, 2024, will support 10 pre-doctoral and 24 post-doctoral trainees to benefit from specialized, collaborative curricular offerings tailored to their scientific and career goals. The program will leverage the resources of Harvard University and its partner institutions to provide trainees with rigorous research training, mentorship, and professional development opportunities in KUH fields. Key aspects include an individualized oversight committee for each trainee, exposure to innovative research at institutes like the Broad and Wyss, and formalized structures for recruitment, selection, and retention of a diverse trainee cohort.
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