PROJECT SUMMARY/ABSTRACT The biomedical research training program, CAU G-RISE Program, will build upon our current graduate program and implement a formal training program in biomedical sciences. A major strength of the proposed program is our track record in training underrepresented students, and our broad expertise and interests in biomedicine giving our students a broad offering of approaches to conduct research in biomedicine. Our primary goal is to competitively train underrepresented students in biomedical sciences, and build a competitive and inclusive training environment that fosters a positive training experience, and in the long-term, retention in biomedical sciences. We will require graduate student participation in academic and career development activities that will enhance their competitive fit for the biomedical workforce. We will continue to provide high quality research experiences, and enhance their research acumen with core facility training and R- Suite certification. We will provide support activities to improve scientific writing skills and expect a significant increase in applications for predoctoral fellowships. We will also strengthen peer-trainee relationships with learning communities. To ensure a supportive training environment, our mentors will regularly undergo training in mentorship skills which will create a community of unified expectations for student outcomes. In the end, we expect predoctoral trainees to transition to biomedical careers and make life-long contributions to the field. Our current training environment, along with CAU G-RISE, will produce a robust and competitive program that will produce competitive scientists who are traditionally underrepresented in the field.