Training future clinician-scientists in biomedical research
Official title: Medical Scientist National Research Service Award
Funded at University of Chicago · NIH-11075401 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This program at the University of Chicago is designed to help future doctors and researchers learn how to better understand diseases and create new treatments, while also making sure that the group of trainees reflects the diverse communities they will serve.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Training grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Chicago NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Chicago, United States) |
| Project start | July 1, 2023 |
| Project end | June 30, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $119,872 |
| NIH project number | 3T32GM150375-02S1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11075401 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research are individuals interested in pursuing careers in medicine and biomedical research.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not pursuing a career in biomedical sciences or who do not have an interest in clinician-scientist roles may not benefit from this program.
What this research studies
This program at the University of Chicago aims to train the next generation of clinician-scientists who will contribute to biomedical sciences. It focuses on providing insights into diseases and developing better therapies through a combination of medical and graduate education. The program emphasizes diversity and aims to reflect the U.S. population in its trainees and the communities they serve. Trainees will engage in a tailored curriculum that fosters their development as independent biomedical investigators.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could lead to improved therapies and better health outcomes through the work of well-trained clinician-scientists.
How similar studies have gone: Similar training programs have successfully produced impactful clinician-scientists, indicating a strong precedent for this approach.
Where this research is happening
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University of Chicago
Chicago, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Clark, Marcus Ramsay — University of Chicago
- Study coordinator: Clark, Marcus Ramsay
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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.