# Research Education Component (REC)

> **NIH NIH P30** · DUKE UNIVERSITY · 2022 · $149,165

## Abstract

PROJECT SUMMARY – Research Education Component (REC)
The overall objective of the REC is to address unmet research training needs and build professional
resilience within the growing community of aging researchers in order to accelerate the discovery and
implementation of interventions enhancing physical resilience in older adults. Leveraging new programs and
collaborations at Duke, REC will intentionally expand the community of translational aging researchers to
include biobehavioral researchers, health disparities researchers, and health services researchers. To build
professional resilience within this community, REC will coordinate an aging research curriculum combined
with multiple opportunities for feedback, networking, and peer support. The curriculum is designed to
enhance competencies in developing complex interventions, recruiting and retaining diverse populations, and
reducing health disparities. (Aim 1). Further, the REC will train and support mentors within the community of
aging researchers to enhance the quality of translational research mentoring across disciplines. To
accomplish this, the REC will adapt an evidence-based mentor training workshop to address specific issues in
aging research. (Aim 2). Finally, the REC will provide mentored research experiences to prepare a diverse
group of aging researchers focusing on physical resilience through Career Development Awards and Pepper
Seed Awards. (Aim 3). All REC programs are based in Social Constructivist adult education theory, with
learners actively engaged in solving complex problems with others across disciplines. Evaluation approaches
assess the level of learner engagement and direct impact of the learning on their research. Recognizing the
critical need to develop and support researchers from underrepresented groups, REC will partner with the
Duke Center for Research to Address Healthcare Equity (REACH EQUITY), the Duke CTSI KL2 program, and
a nearby Historically Black College/University, North Carolina Central University. The ability to leverage
institutional resources will markedly enhance the impact of the REC program. Support by Duke’s leaders is
demonstrated by the commitment for matching funds for REC scholars by the School of Medicine Dean and
Department Chairs, and the funding of the REC-initiated Colloquia by the School of Medicine Dean.

## Key facts

- **NIH application ID:** 10465212
- **Project number:** 5P30AG028716-17
- **Recipient organization:** DUKE UNIVERSITY
- **Principal Investigator:** CATHLEEN S COLON-EMERIC
- **Activity code:** P30 (R01, R21, SBIR, etc.)
- **Funding institute:** NIH
- **Fiscal year:** 2022
- **Award amount:** $149,165
- **Award type:** 5
- **Project period:** 2006-09-15 → 2026-06-30

## Primary source

NIH RePORTER: https://reporter.nih.gov/project-details/10465212

## Citation

> US National Institutes of Health, RePORTER application 10465212, Research Education Component (REC) (5P30AG028716-17). Retrieved via AI Analytics 2026-05-24 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/grant/nih/10465212. Licensed CC0.

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