iCORE - Interdisciplinary Collaborative Research Training Program
summer research program9-week summer program (June-August) pairing students with mentors on clinical research studies in health equity research, emergency medicine, and nursing research. Students engage in literature review, protocol development, instrument design, data collection/management/analysis, and writing of abstracts. Includes intensive orientation, weekly didactic sessions, hands-on ultrasound/simulation/suturing workshops, and a formal final presentation.
Program
Organizers: Center for Nursing Research and Innovation, Department of Emergency Medicine, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Institute for Health Equity Research
Hosts: Center for Nursing Research and Innovation, Department of Emergency Medicine, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Institute for Health Equity Research
Timeframe: Nine weeks, June to early August; requires a minimum of 20 hours per week
Locations: North America, United States, New York City
Study Areas: clinical research, emergency medicine, health equity research, nursing research
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Application
Deadline:
- February 17, 2026
Criteria: Must be currently enrolled (matriculated) in a U.S. academic institution at the time of application review. Undergraduate students must have completed at least one full year of undergraduate coursework; community/junior college students must have completed at least one full year of coursework and be enrolled in at least three courses per term. Post-baccalaureate pre-health students must have earned a bachelor's degree and be enrolled in a post-baccalaureate pre-health program. Health profession (graduate-level) students must have completed at least one semester in an accredited program in nursing, medicine, optometry, osteopathy, dentistry, veterinary medicine, pharmacy, or public health. Strong interest in clinical or health equity research; good written, verbal, computer, and interpersonal skills; ability to manage time, pay attention to detail, and work independently; official transcript required with application.
Required Degree: No Degree
Target Degrees: Bachelor, Doctorate, Master
Costs & Contact
Stipend: No stipend provided; housing not provided. Students may seek funding through their own institutions.
Contact: ICORE@mountsinai.org