Welcome to the Duke University School of Medicine Clinical Research Internship Portal (CRISP)

Our goal is to help students find an opportunity to participate in research at an academic medical center. Students will work with a Duke mentor in a team environment that supports learning in clinical research.

 

CRISP (Clinical Research Internship Portal), launched by Duke CTSI in 2021, is a centralized portal designed to facilitate the matchmaking and onboarding of students from affiliated institutions participating in internships at Duke. CRISP streamlines the process of matching students with departments that align with their interests and ensures all onboarding steps are completed efficiently.

Additionally, CRISP supports interns’ professional development through workshops designed to enhance their skills and knowledge during the internship experience.

A match is not guaranteed for every student, as it depends on the department’s availability and capacity to host an intern at a given time. CRISP also limits placements to students from affiliated institutions that have signed agreements defining placement parameters. Unaffiliated institutions may request partnerships through CRISP; those requests will be subject to review and approval by the CRISP team.

At this time, only students from the following affiliated institutions are eligible to participate in internships at Duke.  You must be from one of the following schools to participate: 

  • Duke University
  • Campbell University
  • Case Western Reserve University
  • Durham Technical Community College
  • East Carolina Universty
  • Elon University
  • Greensboro College
  • Meredith College
  • NC A&T
  • North Carolina Central University
  • Northern Illinois University
  • Robert Morris University
  • University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
  • University of North Carolina, Charlotte
  • University of North Carolina, Greensboro
  • University of North Carolina, Wilmington
  • University of North Florida
  • Warren Wilson
  • Watts College of Nursing

Clinical research interns are individuals who plan to come to Duke for the purposes of educational or professional training in clinical research as part of a formal or informal educational program. Any clinical research interns hosted at Duke should be onboarded through the Clinical Research Internship Portal (CRISP). Interns onboarded through CRISP may include:

  • External students/trainees: Non-Duke students or trainees participating in a training or internship program through a CRISP Clinical Research Academic Affiliation Agreement between Duke and another academic institution.  
  • Duke students/trainees: Duke students or trainees participating in a training or internship program through a Duke University Intern Clinical Research Participation Agreement between Duke and the student. This may be a Duke undergraduate student, trainee, or other Duke student designated by the School of Medicine as requiring onboarding through CRISP.

CRISP provides a comprehensive suite of services designed to enhance professional growth and organizational integration. These services include:

  • Onboarding: CRISP ensures a smooth transition for new interns by providing thorough onboarding processes, which help individuals quickly acclimate to their roles and understand the organization's culture and operations.
     
  • Training: CRISP provides comprehensive training for both preceptors and interns.
    • For preceptors, a self-paced online module equips them with an understanding of the basics of hosting a clinical research intern, covering responsibilities, characteristics of a successful internship, and guidance on suitable intern activities.
    • For interns, two self-paced online modules are available: the first introduces interns to the purpose of a clinical research internship, their role, strategies for taking ownership of their experience, and general professional expectations; the second encourages critical thinking in specific scenarios, teaching interns to take a "time out" when dealing with study information, study participants, and sensitive data.
       
  • Professional Development: CRISP is dedicated to the continuous professional growth of its interns. Through various professional development opportunities, including workshops, seminars, and mentorship programs, CRISP helps interns advance their careers and stay updated with industry trends and best practices.

Submit your opportunity via our online portal.

Please review all of the information on the For Students page.

Please review all of the information on the For Preceptors page.