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Join our next cohort of aspiring clinical and translational researchers (September 2026 – April 2027). We seek entry-level clinical research professionals who are preparing for medical or graduate school and want to become future leaders in translational research.

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Applications open June 1. PI Nominations are due July 31. Scholar applications are due August 14.

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To apply, you must:

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  • Be nominated by your site investigator and have their approval for conditions of enrollment.
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  • Have protected time on Fridays from 11am to 1pm ET to attend live sessions (September 2026 - April 2027). Note: Timing may shift for some in-person events.
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  • Currently a research coordinator, genetic counseling assistant, or research technician involved in rare disease research activities at your site. Exceptions may be made for other entry-level research staff who plan to pursue graduate or medical school education in the future.
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  • Interested in a career in clinical translational research and seeking professional development opportunities prior to enrollment in medical or graduate school. The curriculum is targeting future leaders in translational research.
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Application and Selection Process

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Before applying, talk with your Principal Investigator (PI) to confirm protected time for Friday sessions.

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Step 1: PI Nomination

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Investigators may nominate 1-2 participants per site by submitting a Scholar Nomination Form and Conditions of Enrollment.

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Nominations for 2026-2027 open in June and are due by July 31.

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Step 2: Scholar Application

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After your PI submits the nomination, you must complete your application by August 14.

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Principal Investigators should contact Dr. Laura Adang and Jessica German for the Scholar Nomination Form and Conditions of Enrollment.

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The P3 application includes both an online form and a set of supporting documents. Here's what you'll need to prepare:

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In the online application form, you'll be asked to:

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  • Share basic information about your personal, academic, and employment background
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Please upload the following supplemental materials. Be sure to include your full name in the headers. 

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  • Personal Statement (1 paragraph) describing your professional goals, how participation in the P3 curriculum will help you achieve those goals, and your personal journey and experiences that will help shape the ITMAT community.
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  4. You can enter information in stages, at your own pace, and access the application any number of times until submission. 
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  5. Once the application has been fully submitted, check the status.
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Applications are reviewed by P3 Leadership in consultation with consortium sites. Applicants will be notified of decisions by end of August. We anticipate accepting 1-2 scholars per site.

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We are happy to connect with interested applicants.  If you have questions about the application or onboarding process, please contact Dr. Laura Adang and Jessica German via the Request Information button below.

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Request Information

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Incomplete applications will not be considered.

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Equal Opportunity and Nondiscrimination Statement

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Clery Act & Crime Reporting

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