Training psychiatrists in research during residency
Official title: Fostering Research Mentorship and Training During Psychiatry Residency
Funded at Massachusetts General Hospital · NIH-11105796 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about helping future psychiatrists get better training by giving them hands-on research experiences, so they can become skilled in both treating patients and conducting important research in mental health.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Massachusetts General Hospital NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Boston, United States) |
| Project start | June 5, 2024 |
| Project end | March 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $216,000 |
| NIH project number | 5R25MH135837-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11105796 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are psychiatry residents and medical students interested in pursuing a career in psychiatric research.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not involved in psychiatry training or who are not pursuing a career in research may not benefit from this initiative.
What this research studies
This research aims to enhance the training of psychiatry residents by integrating early research experiences into their education. It focuses on promoting research literacy, encouraging future clinician participation in research, and providing the necessary skills to foster a career in psychiatric research. The program, developed by Massachusetts General Hospital and McLean Hospital, aims to attract diverse medical students into psychiatry and maintain research interest among residents. By creating a structured Physician Scientist Training Program, the initiative seeks to prepare residents for successful careers as investigators in academic psychiatry.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to a new generation of psychiatrists who are well-versed in research, ultimately improving patient care through evidence-based practices.
How similar studies have gone: Previous initiatives in medical training have shown success in integrating research into residency programs, indicating a positive trend for this approach.
Where this research is happening
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Massachusetts General Hospital
Boston, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Fava, Maurizio — Massachusetts General Hospital
- Study coordinator: Fava, Maurizio
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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.