Clinical and Translational (C/T) Research Academy

Clinical and Translational (C/T) Research Academy

The C/T Research Academy is being redesigned to broaden its reach within Harvard’s academic affiliates. Applications to the current program are paused. We plan to announce the new program in Spring 2023.

The following is the description of our current program.

The goal of the C/T Research Academy is to support, nurture, and grow the next generation of C/T investigators at Harvard Medical School. Our graduates become highly competitive for careers in translational and patient-oriented research in academia, industry, and regulatory affairs. The program offers advanced training to early-career C/T researchers, with a focus on the core knowledge necessary to achieve success in C/T research.

Harvard Catalyst is committed to partnering with departments and divisions to provide education, core resources, project management, mentorship committees, grant training, and support for protected time. Completion of the two-year training program, which includes a carefully structured didactic curriculum and a mentor-based research project, culminates in a Certificate in Clinical and Translational Research from Harvard Catalyst.

The C/T Research Academy focuses on the following key areas:

• Clinical trial and study design
• Computational/statistical sciences
• Epidemiology
• Drug development
• Biomedical ethics
• Genetics and omics technology
• Commercializing innovations

Trainees must pursue mentor-based research projects at their home institutions. The program provides additional external mentoring to each trainee to help further his/her career and scientific development goals.

The C/T Research Academy is open to individuals who are developing careers in C/T investigation and who are beginning two years of protected time in their home training programs in C/T research. Physicians are expected to enter the program after concluding the majority of their clinical training so they can focus on the research portion of their training. Individuals holding PhDs are expected to have completed one year of postdoctoral fellowship. Each applicant is expected to commit 75% effort comprised of (1) a required/elective didactic component and (2) a mentor-based research project at his/her institution.

Time commitment

Two years – see FAQ for further details

Audience

Advanced training for early career clinicians and researchers seeking to strengthen their knowledge in C/T research via a structured didactic curriculum and a mentored research experience with an HMS faculty member. The program offers a pathway for highly meritorious candidates to acquire key research skills that will assist in developing competitive applications for career development awards and the transition to independence.

Eligibility

MD, DMD, PhD

Must be a clinical or research fellow in a Harvard-affiliated academic health center, preparing for or currently conducting C/T research with a Harvard-based mentor. Additionally, must have two full years of salary support and 75 percent protected time available at the time of admission to the program.

Funding Level

No costs for participants

RFA & FAQs

Please review our RFA and FAQs for more information.