The UPR IPERT Program of the Interdisciplinary Research Institute at the University of Puerto Rico Cayey Campus existed during the period of 2017 - July 2022 with the objective that more university students at the undergraduate level in different disciplines and socioeconomic profiles expand their skills in topics biomedical research and areas related to health. The resources we share in this section were developed thanks to grant number R25GM121270 from the National Institutes of Health, a federal agency known by its acronym in English as the NIH and its institute, the National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS). We have the collaboration of UPR Humacao and CienciaPR. The content is the responsibility of the authors and does not necessarily represent the official position of NIH.
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Innovative Programs to Enhance Research Training (IPERT)
Principal Investigators: Dr. Isar P. Godreau (UPR-Cayey), Dr. Mariluz Franco (UPR-Cayey) and Dr. Raymond Tremblay (UPR-Humacao)
General objective: To offer a training and support program for students and professors that strengthens the capacity of the UPR and other universities to carry out competitive, sustainable, interdisciplinary research on biomedical and social aspects that affect health. Provide students with the training and experience necessary to continue advanced studies in areas related to health. The UPR-IPERT program is sponsored by the National Institutes of Health, a federal agency known by its acronym in English as the NIH and its institute, National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS).
IPERT VALUES
Diversity
We are looking for students from low-income families enrolled in Social Sciences and Natural Sciences programs.
Resilience
We promote persistence to overcome personal, social and academic challenges.
Empowerment
We teach research skills to develop successful health professionals and researchers.
Commitment
We encourage participation in community projects, social and scientific commitment.
Resources developed by UPR-IPERT include:
- Virtual seminars (webinars) that address issues of biomedical research, as well as ethical, social and environmental aspects that affect health.
- Tools to prepare your professional development plan (PDP).
- Online Research Certificates: 6 virtual modules.
- Webinars and resources to improve mentoring skills (for faculty).
