National Institutes of Health Extramural Associates Program:research opportunity.

This research opportunity for underrepresented minorities and women provides the right stuff to help you do the right thing in indicating and maintaining a steady, progressive path toward success in academic research. If this nation is to meet the predicted shortages of scientists in the next decade, more women and minorities must be recruited and retained in scientific careers (Diggs, 1990). Since its inception in July 1978, the Extramural Associates (EA) Program exemplifies the NIH effort to promote entry and participation of underrepresented minorities and women in biomedical and behavioral research. This competitive program is described as an opportunity for advancing the research careers of minorities and women in nursing science. Activities comprising a five month in-residence program are highlighted and substantive research-related outcomes are elaborated. Doctorally prepared nurse scientists from institutions with significant minority and/or women enrollments are encouraged to apply.