Clinical and Translational Science (CTS) Scholars Program (KL2)

Providing individualized, competency-based training in rigorous research methodologies to junior faculty interested in designing and conducting high-quality translational research

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KL2 Scholars

Offered by the ICRE and the Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI), the CTS Scholars Program provides courses, seminars, workshops, and experiential training to build essential translational research skills in team science, leadership, stakeholder engagement, communication, and moving innovations to commercialization.

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1. Didactic Training

   Scholars with varying levels of prior research experience receive rigorous, individualized didactic training encompassing a broad spectrum of research methodologies, technologies, concepts, and research tools.

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2. Experiential Learning

   Scholars are immersed in multidisciplinary research programs and given training in leadership, management, and team building, all of which fosters effective cross-disciplinary collaboration and team-oriented approaches to research.

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3. Mentoring

   Scholars are aided by multidisciplinary mentoring and career guidance as they gain experience in the conduct of clinical research projects from conceptualization to completion.

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4. A Platform for Independent Success

   Scholars develop and submit competitive grant applications to secure funding that will enable their success as independent clinical researchers.