Harvard Catalyst Education and Training Overview Matrix

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Resources Type Opportunity for Time commitment Funding level Eligibility Application cycle T1 T2 T3 T4
Advanced Curriculum Compendium Courses - Advanced Advanced education in core competencies fundamental to clinical investigation varies n/a MD, PhD, or equivalent with involvement in basic science/clinical research varies x x x x
Biostatistics Seminar Series Courses - Advanced Continuing education on recent advances in biostatistics 1-2 hours n/a All members of the Harvard Catalyst community, but primarily geared toward biostatisticians n/a x x x x
Certificate in Applied Biostatistics Courses - Advanced A comprehensive overview of study design and applied biostatistics 2 hours per week for 40 weeks tuition free MD, PhD, or equivalent with involvement in basic science/clinical research Annually (summer) x x x x
Research Career Development Courses Courses - Advanced Advanced courses supporting the career growth of translational investigators varies n/a MD, PhD, or equivalent with involvement in basic science/clinical research varies x x x x
Genetics and Bioinformatics Courses Courses - Introductory Education on general and specialized topics in translational genetics and bioinformatics half day to one week n/a MD, PhD, or equivalent with involvement in basic science/clinical research varies x x x
Grant Review and Support Program Courses - Introductory K grant-funded junior investigators to improve their chances for successful R01 grant submissions varies tuition free Investigators funded by career development awards Twice per year (spring and winter) x x x x
Intensive Training in Translational Medicine Courses - Introductory A comprehensive introduction to the principles and practice of T1 translational research 2 weeks (videos available) tuition free MD, DMD, PharmD, or PhD with involvement in basic or clinical research Annually (winter) x
Introduction to Clinical Investigation Courses - Introductory An overview of the principles and methods of clinical investigation 1 week
(videos available)		 tuition free MD, PhD, or equivalent with involvement in clinical research Twice per year (summer and winter) x x x x
Education Video Library Educational Resource Videos of past education opportunities varies n/a All members of the Harvard Catalyst community n/a x x x x
Biomedical Informatics Research Training Training & Fellowships Master's-level mentored research and education in biomedical informatics at HMS 2 years stipend and tuition Pre- and post-doctoral students November x x x
Biostatistics Training Training & Fellowships Master's-level training in applied biostatistics at HSPH 60 credits n/a Bachelor's degree in one of the mathematical sciences or an allied field Annually, due in December x x x x
Clinical Investigator Training Training & Fellowships Master's-level education and mentored research in the techniques and processes of patient-oriented research at HMS 2 years (80% effort) stipend and tuition Clinical appointment at a Harvard-affiliated academic healthcare center and board eligibility Annually, due in January x x
Scholars in Clinical Science Training Training & Fellowships Master's-level didactic course work and mentored clinical research project in patient-oriented research at HMS 80% commitment of time over two years tuition only MD, DMD, or similar degree, or PhD in clinical discipline and at or near completion of clinical training Annually, due in January x x
Leder Human Biology Training Training & Fellowships Doctoral training in fundamentals of human biology and disease 1.5 years (in the context of a Harvard PhD program) n/a Enrollment in a Harvard Integrated Life Sciences (HILS) PhD program Annually, due in November x
KL2 Medical Research Investigator Training Training & Fellowships Mentored clinical and translational research and education 2 years 50-75% of salary Research or health-professional doctoral degree and a junior faculty or senior fellowship appointment at a Harvard Catalyst-affiliated institution Annually x x x x
Responsible Conduct of Research Courses - Introductory Training in integrity of research practices Course - 2 hours/week for 7-8 weeks Tuition free MD, PhD, or equivalent with involvement in basic science/clinical research Spring Session I: December-January; Spring Session II: December-March x x x x