The CTSI Education and Workforce Development team supports the advancement of the next generation of interdisciplinary research leaders, offering an evolving portfolio of workforce development opportunities to address the training needs of a range of learners—from community members and staff to students and faculty.
Our mission: Building resources and partnerships to advance the development of a diverse, inclusive translational science workforce that inspires and empowers the communities we serve.
We recognize the need to offer a continuum of education that facilitates the translation of basic and clinical science discoveries to the bedside and the clinic, as well as the creation of a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workforce. To those ends, the Education and Workforce Development Team supports numerous educational opportunities in translational medicine at Duke and in conjunction with neighboring institutions including:
Career Development Awards
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CTSA-funded Mentored Clinical Research Scholar Program (NIH KL2 program) – a three-year career development program for junior faculty
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Duke CTSA TL1 Program – comprising a two-year master’s program in clinical research for medical students and a postdoctoral program supporting research training for outstanding junior scientists
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Scholarship assistance to the Clinical Research Training Program (CRTP) for pre-doctoral students (NIH TL1 program)
Degree Programs and Other Training Opportunities
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NCCU Clinical Research Science Program (CRSP)
Read the Case Study to learn about the partnership between North Carolina Central University and Duke University to create an environment for producing a highly trained and diverse workforce in clinical research.
Experiential Learning Programs and Resources
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BIGGER: The Bridging the Gap to Enhance Clinical Research Program for recent college graduates seeking a research experience in their gap year
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Duke-Durham Tech Clinical Research Equity Scholars, training students about key strategies to engage with marginalized populations through a hands-on, collaborative experience with Duke researchers
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Clinical Research Internship Portal (CRISP), assisting trainees with locating and securing internships within the School of Medicine research environment
The CTSI Education and Workforce Development team also supports and works closely with the Duke Office of Physician-Scientist Development and the Duke School of Medicine Office for Research Mentoring.
Numerous online resources exist to supplement onsite professional development offerings; many of these resources have been made available by peer CTSA institutions.
The CTSI Education and Workforce Development team is seeking partnerships with companies and organizations committed to reaching and retaining diverse talent in the STEM workforce. By aligning with us, sponsors will gain premier access to and develop meaningful relationships with talented individuals early in their careers. This, in turn, will enable recruitment for future employment and collaboration on endeavors to expand sponsors’ innovative capacities. To learn more, download our catalogue of opportunities or contact Amanda McMillan.
