CTSI offering predoctoral training awards in translational research

The Indiana Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute (CTSI) is seeking applicants for special predoctoral training awards in translational research.

In biomedical terminology, translational research refers to what is popularly termed "bench to bedside," the process by which research in the lab "translates" into patient treatment. Translation may involve applying discoveries made during research (in the lab, through animal studies, etc.) to the development of clinical trials and studies in humans, or carrying out research aimed at enhancing the adoption of best practices, or both.

These two types of translational research are usually described as consisting of either T1 research (basic biomedical research, e.g., study disease at a molecular or cellular level, as it progresses to the development of new treatment options at the clinical level) or T2 research (enhancing access to and the adoption of evidence-based strategies in clinical and community practice, institutionalizing programs, products, and services to improve health). These awards are aimed at predoctoral students whose research is at any point along this spectrum.

Funding is for two years (with the second year of funding contingent upon satisfactory progress). Benefits include a stipend as well as health insurance and partial coverage of tuition and fees.

Opportunities available for CTSI predoctoral trainees include:

* Annual stipend comparable to other predoctoral training positions.

* Partial tuition and fees for coursework relevant to the applicant’s research.

* Mentoring with a faculty member whose research program includes peer reviewed, extramurally funded clinical or translational research.

* Networking with other pre- and postdoctoral trainees, program mentors and allied researchers from multiple institutions in Indiana to develop a cross-disciplinary community of scientists.

* Attendance at a national meeting that involves similar trainees from 40 other medical schools and research institutions.

* Funding is for one year and is renewable for one additional year based upon progress attained. 

Interested candidates must be prescreened for eligibility by submitting a copy of their CV by Nov. 8 to Colleen Gabauer at ictsi@purdue.edu. Completed applications must be submitted by Nov. 15.

Interested candidates may find more information at https://www.indianactsi.org/funding/all-open-rfps/.