Bioengineering Research, Innovation and Technology Education (BRITE) Program (R25 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

The Bioengineering Research, Innovation and Technology Education (BRITE) Program is designed to foster the development of undergraduate freshmen and sophomores to pursue further studies and careers in bioengineering, biomedical imaging, or other STEM fields relevant to NIBIB's scientific mission. The program aims to expose students to bioengineering and biomedical imaging and provide research, innovation, and entrepreneurship training early in their college careers. The ultimate goal is for participants to pursue a doctoral degree or a subsequent research career in bioengineering, biomedical imaging, or other NIBIB-relevant field that will in turn have a significant impact on the health-related research needs of the Nation. • The program will support integrated educational activities that include a summer bridge program for incoming freshmen, educational activities during the academic year, and summer research experiences. • Student participants will receive support for the first two years of their undergraduate training. • The program is intended to enhance capacity for rigorous bioengineering training at baccalaureate degree-granting institutions with modest levels of NIH research project grant funding.