Acceptance to the college of choice is based on grades and other information requested by the institution. There are occasions, however, when an official in higher education may be able to convey information faster because of networks and relationships that have developed over time. This may include advising the student of financial aid opportunities available only at certain institutions. The National Institutes of Health is a very large federal agency. The Division of Minority Opportunities in Research administers research and research training programs aimed at increasing the number of minority biomedical scientists.
Support is available at the undergraduate, graduate, postdoctoral, and faculty levels.
The division develops and launches new research and research training programs and other initiatives for minority scientists.