MS-CTS Program Application

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Overview:

The Master of Science in Clinical and Translational Sciences (MS-CTS) Program is committed to training clinical faculty to conduct clinical and translational research. The mission of the program is to train investigators of knowledge, skills, and competencies in clinical and translational research. The Program features a multi-semester faculty and peer-mentored research experience; carefully chosen didactic courses to strengthen knowledge, skills and competencies in clinical and translational research; and a capstone component culminating in a ready-to-submit grant proposal. The program contains 36 credit hours and can be completed in two academic years.

Directions:

Please complete the following information for the MS-CTS Program and upload your application package at the end of the form.
The application will close on March 30, 2023 at 5:00 p.m.
Please contact Assistant Director of Programs, Chaz England with any questions concerning the upload of your application information.

First Name

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Last Name

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Academic rank during first year of funding

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Degree(s)

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Primary Institution

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College

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Department

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Are you from a NIH-defined disadvantaged background?
(Please refer to the NIH definition of disadvantaged background at: https://www.lrp.nih.gov/about_the_programs/clinical_disadv_backgrounds.aspx)

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Yes

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Primary Mentor First Name

Primary Mentor Last Name

Primary Mentor Email

Is your research project cancer related?

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Yes

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Please upload your application to the MS-CTS Program as one .pdf document for review. Please ensure that it includes the following components in the respective order:

Career Development Statement/Personal Statement

- Must show strong interest in clinical and/or translational research. Goals of the program and early career development must be clearly stated.
- While you may not have a specific research plan outlined, some idea of research interests and goals should be stated.
- Successful applicants will show a dedication to pursing future funding (e.g. KL2, K23, R21, foundation grants, etc.) by the end of the master's program.

Letter of Support from Department Chair
- This letter should have a clear statement of commitment for two years of 30% protected time for attending the program. Department chairs may nominate faculty for the program.
Applicant's Curriculum Vitae

For questions regarding the MS-CTS Scholarship Program, please contact Drs. Shelley Crary and Jun Ying.

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