# Scientific training in addiction research techniques (START) for gifted future investigators from historically underrepresented and underserved backgrounds

> **NIH NIH U01** · UNIVERSITY OF VERMONT & ST AGRIC COLLEGE · 2021 · $351,530

## Abstract

PROJECT SUMMARY
This administrative supplement proposal aims to incorporate training in the collection and analysis of Adolescent
Brain Cognitive Development (ABCD) data for under-represented scholars. The program, titled “Scientific
Training in Addiction Research Techniques (START) for gifted future investigators from historically
underrepresented and underserved backgrounds,” aims to increase access to this rich dataset by providing
hands-on instruction and mentorship. Recruitment of twelve trainees (four postgraduate students, four
postdoctoral trainees, and four early career faculty) will be led by Dr. Johnson of the University of South Florida,
availing of his years of experienced recruitment activities working with diversity, equity, and inclusion groups
including the McKnight Doctoral Fellowship Program (statewide, Florida), South Regional Education Board (16
US states), Edward A. Bouchet Graduate Honor Society (18 universities), Black Doctoral Network (International),
and Historically Black Colleges and Universities (nationwide). Training will be provided at the University of
Vermont led by Drs Garavan and Potter, an ABCD data collection site with very strong connections to the ABCD
data and administrative centers. Training will include exposure to the multi-modal data collection methods
utilized in ABCD, instruction on the breadth and depth of the ABCD assessments and measures, guidance on
the methods for accessing and analyzing these data, and mentorship for the conduction of a year-long research
project. Support will be provided throughout the year and will include active inclusion of the trainees into the
nationwide ABCD team providing valuable networking and educational opportunities. The training will culminate
in an end-of-year symposium at the University of South Florida during which the results of the projects will be
disseminated and the efficacy of strategies for training and retaining underrepresented minority researchers will
be evaluated. There is a detailed plan of supervision and progress monitoring for the full year with quantitative
assessments of program success. This program is a valuable contribution to developing a functionally diverse
team of investigators who will enrich the insights to be gained from this unique dataset on adolescent health and
development.

## Key facts

- **NIH application ID:** 10441743
- **Project number:** 3U01DA051039-02S1
- **Recipient organization:** UNIVERSITY OF VERMONT & ST AGRIC COLLEGE
- **Principal Investigator:** HUGH P. GARAVAN
- **Activity code:** U01 (R01, R21, SBIR, etc.)
- **Funding institute:** NIH
- **Fiscal year:** 2021
- **Award amount:** $351,530
- **Award type:** 3
- **Project period:** 2021-09-30 → 2022-03-31

## Primary source

NIH RePORTER: https://reporter.nih.gov/project-details/10441743

## Citation

> US National Institutes of Health, RePORTER application 10441743, Scientific training in addiction research techniques (START) for gifted future investigators from historically underrepresented and underserved backgrounds (3U01DA051039-02S1). Retrieved via AI Analytics 2026-05-25 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/grant/nih/10441743. Licensed CC0.

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