Scholarship Details

Successful applicants for this scholarship receive financial and mentorship support for either one or two years of academic coursework and research in the Clinical Research Training Program (crtp.mc.duke.edu).

In the one-year program, students conduct mentored research and complete the core CRTP coursework curriculum. Successful completion of all requirements leads to a certificate in clinical research.

Students who wish a more intensive research experience complete a second year. These student scholars graduate from Duke University with a master of health sciences in clinical research degree upon successful completion of all CRTP degree requirements.

Stipend and Other Support

The scholarship provides $20,772 stipend for each full year of study. The stipend will be paid in installments over 12 months and can be used for personal expenses as well as for Duke University tuition.

Additional funds are applied towards CRTP tuition and fees, insurance costs, and travel expenses to scientific meetings. Please note that funding amounts are subject to NIH-specified spending limits.

2009-2010 Application Process

1. Secure mentor(s) and create a research project. You must have a primary mentor who is approved by the CTSA Scholarship Selection Committee. Your program may have other mentor requirements which also must be met (e.g. 3rd year medical students must have a mentor who is approved by the 3rd Year Committee).
2. Submit the Internal Duke Scholarship Application Form no later than April 1.
3. Selected applications will be contacted for interviews by the CTSA office by April 10.
4. Successful applicants will be notified by May 1.

2009 Dates

April 1 – Application deadline

April 10 – Date by which interviews are scheduled for selected applicants

May 1– Successful applicants notified

August 17, 2009-August 16, 2010 – Scholarship period

Benefits Summary

• Scholarship stipend: $20,772 (see Scholarship Details)
• Options: Master’s degree or certificate in clinical research
• Financial assistance with expenses associated with travel to scientific meetings
• Research and study opportunities:
      Work with experienced, world-class clinical researchers
      Conduct research of interest
      Establish contacts and network opportunities at the university and national levels

Eligibility Requirements

• A doctoral student in good standing from any of the three programs (medicine, nursing, or physical therapy)
• Participants must not complete their doctoral degrees prior to completing the CTSA Scholarship period
• A U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or non-citizen national of the United States (e.g. American Samoan); individuals on temporary visas are not eligible

Contact Us

For more information, contact:

Stephanie Molner
molne001@mc.duke.edu

Lori A. Bastian, MD
basti001@mc.duke.edu