A program to support physician-scientists in training at Mount Sinai.
Official title: Mount Sinai StARR Program - NHLBI
Funded at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai · NIH-11009567 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working to help more doctors who want to be both physicians and researchers, especially in children's health, by creating new ways for them to get involved in research while they are training, so they can provide even better care for patients in the future.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project start | February 1, 2024 |
| Project end | January 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $311,465 |
| NIH project number | 5R38HL172261-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11009567 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research include medical residents and trainees interested in pursuing a career that combines clinical practice with scientific research.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not involved in medical training or who do not have an interest in the physician-scientist pathway may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research initiative aims to address the declining number of physician-scientists in the U.S., particularly in Pediatrics and child health. It focuses on creating new pathways for MD/PhD graduates to engage in research during their residency training. By leveraging Mount Sinai's established infrastructure for research tracks, the program seeks to cultivate opportunities for residents to participate in impactful biomedical research. This approach is designed to enhance the training of future physician-scientists and ultimately improve patient care.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to a revitalized workforce of physician-scientists, enhancing the quality of pediatric and child health research.
How similar studies have gone: Other programs aimed at enhancing the physician-scientist pipeline have shown success, indicating that this approach has potential for positive outcomes.
Where this research is happening
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Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
New York, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Kraft, Monica — Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
- Study coordinator: Kraft, Monica
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.