A two-year master's training program in clinical and translational research. Master's Program in Clinical and Translational Investigation
At a glance
Opportunity for
  • Clinicians and researchers seeking to strengthen their knowledge in the conduct of C/T investigation. This program represents a merger between the Clinical Investigator Training Program and the Scholars in Clinical Science Program.
Eligibility
  • MD, DMD, and/or PhD
  • Must be in a Harvard-based training program or a faculty member (first year) and working with a Harvard-based mentor
  • MD applicants in clinical training programs must have no more than 25 percent effort allocated to non-research activities during the two-year program.
  • Applicant must provide a letter from department chair or division chief guaranteeing at least 75 percent protected time and salary support over the two-year period.
Time commitment
Funding level
  • Tuition and possibility of limited research support
Session dates
  • July 2013 – May 2015
Application Due
  • 5pm on February 8, 2013
    All applicants will be notified of their status via email.
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The Master's Program in Clinical and Translational Investigation (MPCTI) at HMS is a two-year postdoctoral degree program consisting of didactic course work and a mentored Clinical/Translational (C/T) research project with a Harvard-based mentor.

The program is organized as follows:

  • A summer curriculum for first-year trainees (July 8 - August 2, 2013) focusing on epidemiology, study design, biostatistics, and bioethics/responsible conduct of research
  • Additional required coursework in clinical pharmacology, advanced biostatistics, and a project-based course at Harvard Business School
  • A weekly longitudinal seminar
  • A mentored C/T research project with a Harvard-based mentor

View the two-year curriculum. [PDF]

Elective courses in genetics, advanced omic technologies (e.g., genomics, proteomics, metabolomics), imaging, clinical trials, and other options tailored to students' research interests are also offered.

A written thesis and oral thesis defense presentation at the end of the two-year period of study are required.