Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

What you'll study

Students combine formal coursework with mentored research. Core intellectual areas typically include research design and methodology, biostatistics, epidemiology, clinical trial methods, research ethics, and scientific communication. The programme culminates in an original dissertation based on independent clinical or translational research carried out under a primary mentor and advisory committee.

Entry requirements

Applicants are expected to demonstrate academic preparation and research potential. Typical credentials include a relevant graduate or professional degree and prior research experience; applicants should also provide research statements, letters of recommendation, and evidence of quantitative ability. Admission decisions consider fit with faculty research interests and the availability of an appropriate mentor and research environment.

Career prospects

Graduates pursue careers as independent investigators in academia, clinical research leadership in hospitals or health systems, industry roles in clinical development and regulatory science, positions in research institutes or government agencies, and leadership roles in clinical trial operations and evidence synthesis.

Scholarships & funding angle

Doctoral students in clinical research commonly receive funding through combinations of institutional fellowships, training grants, research assistantships, or mentor-sponsored grants. Prospective applicants should explore institutional training programs, department-level support, and external predoctoral fellowships, and discuss funding plans with potential mentors during application and interview stages.