Clinical Research Scholars Program

Eligibility Requirements

All junior faculty who are interested in a clinical/translational research career are encouraged to apply.  Applicants must be U.S. Citizens or U.S. Permanent Residents to be 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 or equivalent 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 twice monthly training seminars.
• Demonstrate research-related core competencies in research methods.
• Attend and participate in the Research Methods Workshop course (if not already completed).  This course is offered during the Fall Semester of the academic school year.
• Complete the MCW Human Research Protection Certification Program (CITI or equivalent) if not already completed.
• Complete additional individualized curriculum components.
• 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.
• Participate/present at the CTSI's Translational Research seminars.

In addition, Scholars are encouraged to:

• Submit a protocol to the appropriate CTSI Translational Research Unit (TRU). 
• 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.