A mentorship network for young otolaryngologists pursuing research careers

Neely National Physician-Scientist Mentorship Network

NIH-funded research University of Rochester · NIH-10933646

This program is designed to help young ear, nose, and throat doctors become researchers by pairing them with experienced mentors who can guide them in developing their research skills and finding funding, all while promoting diversity in the field.

Quick facts

Grant typeNIH-funded research
Study typeNIH-funded research
Funding institutionUniversity of Rochester NIH-funded
Lab location1 site (Rochester, United States)
Project IDNIH-10933646 on NIH RePORTER

What this research studies

This program provides mentorship to young otolaryngologists who aspire to become clinician-scientists. It connects them with established NIH-funded mentors who guide them through the process of developing their research skills and securing funding. The network includes in-person and virtual meetings, one-on-one mentoring, and access to educational resources tailored for clinical research. It aims to enhance diversity and strengthen the research training pipeline in the field of otolaryngology.

Who could benefit from this research

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this program are otolaryngology residents, fellows, or new faculty members with an interest in pursuing NIH-funded research.

Not a fit: Patients who are not in the field of otolaryngology or do not have aspirations for a research career may not benefit from this program.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this mentorship network could significantly enhance the research capabilities and career trajectories of young otolaryngologists.

How similar studies have performed: Similar mentorship programs have shown success in other medical fields, indicating a strong potential for this approach in otolaryngology.

Where this research is happening

Rochester, United States

Researchers

About this research

  1. This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
  2. Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
  3. For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.
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