MD/PhD Track 1 FM1 Application for Shah
Official title: NIH MD/PhD Track 1 FM1 Application for Shah
Funded at Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences · NIH-11512612 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This grant supports a physician-scientist training pathway at Rutgers to prepare leaders who can combine medicine and science for future patient care.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Newark, UNITED STATES) |
| Project start | September 23, 2025 |
| Project end | September 22, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $55,114 |
| NIH project number | 5FM1AG101700-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11512612 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Not applicable (this is a training grant for an individual trainee rather than a patient-facing clinical study).
✕Less likely to help
There is no direct patient participation in this training grant, though future trainees may become better prepared to contribute to patient care.
What this research studies
This opportunity funds advanced medical training for a clinician-scientist at Rutgers, helping them develop expertise that could translate into better patient care. The program emphasizes the dual training of medical practice and research to address real-world health needs. Participants gain mentorship, coursework, and research experiences designed to accelerate careers that bridge clinical practice and scientific discovery.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: The training could produce clinician-scientists who contribute to innovative treatments and improved healthcare delivery for patients in the future.
How similar studies have gone: FH1-style training grants have a long history of producing physician-scientists who influence patient care, with varying outcomes depending on mentorship and career opportunities.
Where this research is happening
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Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences
Newark, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Shah, Chandni — Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences
- Study coordinator: Shah, Chandni
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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.