Clinical Research Scholars Program

Eligibility Requirements

All junior faculty who are interested in a clinical research career are eligible. Selection of a Clinical Research Scholar is based on the Selection Committee's review of the candidate's materials. They may also elect to interview the candidate. The required materials are listed below:

• A letter of nomination from the departmental chair. This letter must also provide assurances that the candidate will have a minimum of 20% protected time for clinical research activities, although 40% protected time is recommended
• A letter of support from a mentor or a senior colleague who agrees to provide guidance on the candidate's research project
• A current curriculum vitae in the MCW format
• A completed Clinical Research Scholars Application
• A brief (1-2 page) description of the clinical research project that the candidate will develop and conduct

When selected for the program Clinical Research Scholars are required to:

• Attend biweekly training seminars
• Demonstrate research-related core competencies in research methods
• Attend and participate in the mandatory seminar series on "Ethical Conduct in Clinical Research" and to complete requirements for NIH certification of training in bioethics
• Meet regularly with a program advisor and with research mentors
• Develop a clinical research proposal and submit the proposal to a funding agency by the end of the 2-year curriculum

In addition, Scholars are encouraged to:

• Submit a protocol to the General Clinical Research Center
• Attend research related conferences or training courses
• Present work-in-progress in an established research forum or seminar series
• Develop basic research skills by taking appropriate academic course work through the MCW Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences