# IRACDA at the University of Chicago

> **NIH NIH K12** · UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO · 2024 · $537,215

## Abstract

Abstract
The objective of the University of Chicago IRACDA Program is to provide Postdoctoral Scholars recruited to
the University of Chicago (especially those from groups under-represented in STEM) with a high-quality
mentored research experience, as well as the opportunity to gain in-depth teaching experience and training at
our partner institutions, Chicago State University and Northeastern Illinois University. Two Scholars per year
will be selected, through a formal application process, based on demonstrated commitment to scientific
investigation, need for teaching experience and desire for an academic career. Inclusion in the IRACDA and
the opportunity to teach will provide a critical impetus in establishing their academic careers by increasing
competitiveness for teaching positions and fostering greater awareness for promoting diversity. In turn,
students at the partner institutions will receive enhanced mentorship and career advice, research opportunities,
and improved and expanded curricular offerings, all of which will make them better prepared and more
competitive for graduate school. Faculty mentors from the University of Chicago will supervise the research
experience, and Teaching mentors from the partner schools will direct their in-depth teaching experience and
training at the partner institution. It is anticipated that mentor interactions mediated by Scholars will spawn
faculty collaborations as well. In addition, a formal curriculum, based in the Institute for Future Academics, in
career-enhancing skills such as grant-writing, communication, lab management, etc., will be provided. The
Program and its components will be evaluated with both qualitative and quantitative measures at specific
intervals. The ultimate goal is to train a diverse cadre of biomedical and behavioral scientists with both
research and teaching skills sufficient to be competitive for academic positions.

## Key facts

- **NIH application ID:** 10896306
- **Project number:** 5K12GM146658-03
- **Recipient organization:** UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO
- **Principal Investigator:** PHOEBE A RICE
- **Activity code:** K12 (R01, R21, SBIR, etc.)
- **Funding institute:** NIH
- **Fiscal year:** 2024
- **Award amount:** $537,215
- **Award type:** 5
- **Project period:** 2022-08-15 → 2027-07-31

## Primary source

NIH RePORTER: https://reporter.nih.gov/project-details/10896306

## Citation

> US National Institutes of Health, RePORTER application 10896306, IRACDA at the University of Chicago (5K12GM146658-03). Retrieved via AI Analytics 2026-05-22 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/grant/nih/10896306. Licensed CC0.

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