Initiative to Maximize Student Development (IMSD)
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Academic Level: Graduate Students (PhD)
Description: Brown's Initiative to Maximize Student Development (IMSD) program is a research training initiative that provides support for pre-doctoral students from underrepresented groups in STEM disciplines. Funded by a grant from the National Institutes of Health. The program provides a multidimensional and personalized training experience that offers cutting edge research opportunities, continuous to degree advising, innovative training modules to complement curriculum, a strong peer network, and professional development.
Selection of IMSD students is made in consultation with graduate program directors and based on student academic preparation, research experience, and recommendations. Students are identified from incoming PhD cohorts spanning nineteen graduate programs within Brown University's Graduate School, Division of Biology and Medicine, School of Public Health, and School of Engineering.
Participating Institution(s):(Click an institution to see all programs it hosts)Program Materials:This Program can be Described by:Academic Disciplines:
Biochemistry
Biomedical Engineering
Cellular Biology
Ecology & Evolution
Epidemiology
Microbiology
Molecular Biology
Neuroscience
Pharmaceutical Sciences
Keywords:
Biostatistics
Cancer
Computational Biology
Evolutionary Biology
Immunology
Neurobiology
Toxicology
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This program is funded by:
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Page last updated 3/10/2023
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