This page is designed to support both prospective applicants and current trainees in the ITMAT Clinical Trialist Training Program.
While day to day materials and communications for CTTP trainees will be shared via Penn Box, this page offers general guidance, answers to frequently asked questions, and helpful links to support your journey before and after the program.
I do not currently work at Penn. Am I eligible for the program and/or scholarship?
Clinical Trialist Training Program participants must be employed at Penn upon entering the program.
What is the application timeline?
Applications are due February 28 for a July 1 start.
Are all academic tracks able to apply for this program?
Tenure, CE, and AC track faculty are encouraged to apply.
Are PhDs eligible for this program?
This program is geared toward physicians.
Are more advanced faculty eligible to apply?
Advanced faculty considering a pivot in their career to clinical trials will be considered.
Can I apply for this program if I am not seeking financial support?
We encourage you to apply. Please indicate your funding sources in your application and describe your interests in this program.
Can I apply for this program if I am seeking partial or up to 25% protected time to conduct clinical trials?
We encourage you to apply. Please indicate your percent effort being requested and describe your interests in this program.
What is the timeline from application to selection to start-date?
Applications are due February 28. Application review and interviews will take place in March-April. Trainees begin the program July 1.
Below is a curated list of coursework and learning opportunities:
Visit HRPP for IRB forms and templates, required training for human research at Penn, curated educational sessions offered by the Penn IRB, and guidance and resources for Penn IRB Board Members
This is your gateway to the Office of Clinical Research (OCR), Penn's central hub for clinical research. The "Scientists" tab includes training opportunities and access to cores and services that support Penn's clinical research mission.
OCR is your go-to for study start-up, monitoring, INDs/IDEs, and regulatory support.
Executing clinical trials follows a defined sequence of steps and set of regulatory processes, these are described on the Clinical Research Execution page.
CHPS offers clinical and translational research resources, including space, space, and services. It's a complex resource - they recommend contacting a CHPS Facilitator to discuss your research needs.
IDS supports trials involving investigational products, natural products, biologics, and medical devices. If you're developing a protocol, contact the IDS during the planning phases.
We encourage you to join the newly launched Clinical Trialist SIG - a vibrant community of faculty, trainees, and staff committed to advancing investigator-initiated clinical trials or federally funded trials at Penn. As a trainee, this is your gateway to:
Networking with experienced clinical trialists across departments
Learning from real-world case studies and panelists
Collaborating on protocol development and trial design
