Clinical and Translational Science Institute
Translational Research Academy
Request for Applications
Overview
The Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI) is accepting applications for the 2016-2018 Cohort
of the CTSI Translational Research Academy, an education, research support, and networking program
for early career clinical and translational research faculty. Academy Scholars benefit from regular
meetings which help build the professional competencies which are the foundation of an independent
research career. CTSI Translational Research Academy faculty members facilitate the educational
sessions and provide informal mentoring. Scholars receive priority access to the many services of the
CTSI, including the Study Coordinator Pool, Biostatistical Consultation, Research Navigation, REDCap
Online Survey and Database Tools, Clinical Research Unit, Grant Management Core, Grant and
Manuscript Editing, and Research Studios. Salary support is not provided.
Eligibility
Early career faculty, instructors or assistant professors, who are interested in developing as clinical and
translational researchers. Faculty members with or planning to apply for individual mentored training
awards (K-awards or their equivalents) are especially encouraged to apply.
Expectations
The core of the program is the Translational Research Academy Scholar Forum. Scholars are expected to
share and discuss research ideas, data and be active and regular participants in the sessions and other
specialized educational offerings. Scholar Forum sessions are held twice monthly, 75 minutes each.
Continuation in the program is based on participation.
Scholars will also be asked to complete self-assessment tools and/or inventories, provide feedback for
program evaluation and improvement, and report outcomes of academic productivity. Scholars agree
to be contacted by the program regarding their activities in clinical and translational research for up to
15 years.
Application
Applications should be submitted online at this link and are due by Thursday, November 12, 2015.
Application elements include:
DEMOGRAPHIC BACKGROUND
Name, Credentials:
Academic Title:
Department/Section:
Protected Time:
What percentage of your effort is protected for research?
How many hours a week do you currently spend on research?
How is your protected time currently funded?
Career Development or Training Grants: List any individual or institutional training grants which you are
participating in/have received. Include funding source and dates of award.
Primary Mentor’s Name, Credentials, Department:
Mentoring Team Members’ Names, Credentials, Departments:
CURRENT CLINICAL AND TRANSLATIONAL SCIENCE RESEARCH INTERESTS AND CAREER GOALS (1 page
maximum)
Describe your current research interests and career goals.
RESEARCH SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES (1/2 page maximum)
Discuss your research skills and competencies, emphasizing areas of strength.
AREAS FOR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (1/2 page maximum)
Describe training you need to become a successful independent investigator.
RESEARCH PLAN (1 page maximum)
Explain your strategy to obtain your first independent research grant. This plan should leverage existing
strengths, environment, expertise and resources. Address the following components, to the extent
possible:
1. Summary of Central Research Question or Hypothesis (novelty, significance, approach, etc.)
2. Supporting Preliminary Data currently in hand and any additional data, resources or equipment
available/required to flesh it out
3. Members of Your Research Team – if different from your mentoring team
4. Targeted Funding Opportunity – where have you determined to be the best fit for this grant?
5. Timeline for development and/or grant submission
SCHOLAR FORUM ATTENDANCE
An expectation of being a member of the Research Academy is to participate in Scholar Forum session,
twice a month/seventy-five minutes each. These will be scheduled at times that are best for the
majority of members. Scholars are expected to attend at least 65% of Scholar Forum sessions.
What current standing commitments do you have that may impact your ability to attend Scholar Forum
(e.g. Journal Clubs, departmental meetings, clinics, standing committee meetings, teaching obligations,
etc.)? What would be the best time(s) for you to meet for these twice monthly sessions?
CURRCIULUM VITAE
Attach a current Curriculum Vitae.
STATEMENT OF SUPPORT FORM
Enclose the Statement of Support Form which must be signed by your Department Chair or Section
Head and Primary Mentor.
Evaluation of Applications
Applications will be reviewed by the CTSI Education Program Core Faculty. You will be notified of the
status of your application by Friday, December 11, 2015.
Scholar Academy Dates
The 2016-2018 Cohort will begin in January 2016 and continue through December 2017.