PhD Students

The CTSI Training and Professional Development Program offers the following educational opportunities for Ph.D. students:

Clinical/ Translational Science (CTS) Interdisciplinary Concentration

Develops skills to conduct multidisciplinary CTS research. Combines didactic coursework and a mentored research project. Open to Ph.D. students who have not yet passed their qualifying exams. Applicants accepted year-round.

TL1 Training Grant

Available to Ph.D. students who wish to pursue the Clinical/ Translational Science (CTS) Interdisciplinary Concentration. Covers up to two years of funding, plus support for lab and training expenses and other activities. Next annual application cycle expected to be Fall 2012.

Clinical/ Translational Science (CTS) Certificate

Develops skills to participate in team-oriented CTS in a variety of settings, including academia, industry, biotech and government. Open to students in more than 20 partnering Ph.D. programs. Applicants accepted year-round.

GMS 7093: Introduction to Clinical/ Translational Research

Highly interactive two-week series led by top faculty. Includes small-group sessions to develop an interdisciplinary protocol. Open to Ph.D. students at any time in their program.