Career DevelopmentClinical 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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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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- A Platform for Independent Success
Scholars develop and submit competitive grant applications to secure funding that will enable their success as independent clinical researchers.
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"The ICRE’s professional development and mentoring seminars introduced me to countless resources across the university, helped me to build strong mentoring relationships, grew my professional network, provided me with team management skills, and fostered collaboration."
- Allison Culyba, MD, PhD, MPH
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, University of Pittsburgh
2019 Clinical and Translational Science Scholars Program Graduate
For information on eligibility, financial support, expectations, and curriculum, see the Program Details page.
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