The mission of the Academic Pipeline Project Educational Access & Leadership Organization is to improve lives by providing access to educational training and tools.
We strive to help students find and apply knowledge to help them explore career and academic opportunities. We prepare individuals to successfully navigate their life journey.
Imagine how many PhD (research doctorate) recipients from historically under-represented groups (URM) might be lost over the next 10 years if pipeline training/mentoring programs suffer a 25% cut.
Three Pillars of Impact
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Our collaboration pillar focuses on building strong, impactful partnerships. This includes initiatives like CAPP (Community Academic Partnership Program), which fosters synergistic relationships between academic institutions, community organizations, and industry leaders. We believe that collective effort and shared knowledge are vital for addressing complex societal challenges and creating sustainable change.
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We provide comprehensive materials and engaging activities designed to equip scholars with essential skills for success. Topics include in-depth career exploration, practical strategies for navigating the complexities of academic life, and crucial techniques for balancing professional aspirations with personal well-being. We empower individuals to confidently pursue their academic and professional goals.
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This pillar embodies our commitment to investing directly in the futures of deserving scholars. Through dedicated fundraising efforts, we provide financial support, scholarships, and resources that remove economic barriers to education. Our fundraising initiatives are driven by the belief that every talented individual, regardless of their background, deserves the opportunity to achieve their full academic and leadership potential.
Join us in making investments in organizations that prepare the workforce
We are supporting leading academic pathway programs like:
American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES)
Annual Biomedical Research Conference for Minoritized Scientists (ABRCMS)
Institute for the Recruitment of Teachers (IRT)
Leadership Alliance
McKnight Doctoral Fellowship
PhD Project
Ronald E. McNair Postbaccalaureate Achievement Program
SREB Doctoral Scholars Program
UC President’s Postdoctoral Fellowship Program
UNCF K-12 Initiatives