Benefits to Scholars

• ¤ The Program will provide the infrastructure necessary to support skill development for careers in clinical research.
• ¤ The scholars in the program will have access to a core curriculum of didactic courses, focused research didactic courses, special program series, retreats, and mentored research opportunities. Most of the scholars’ time should be focused on the mentored research experience. One or two didactic courses will be offered each semester.
• ¤ Mentored research experiences will optimize scholars’ opportunities to succeed in clinical research.
• ¤ Scholars completing the program will earn a Graduate Certificate in Clinical Research Skills.
• ¤ Up to 12 course credits from the Graduate Certificate may be applied toward the Master's degree in Public Health (MPH) at the University of Kentucky.

Accepted trainees will be eligible for a seed grant of up to $5,000 during the first year of the two-year program. These funds are intended to help jump-start the mentored research program. Review Seed Grant Application Protocol.