The mission of the Clinical and Translational Science Collaborative (CTSC) Predoctoral T32 Training Program is to prepare the next generation of clinical and translational researchers to address critical health challenges. Through cross-disciplinary training and community-engaged approaches, trainees will gain the skills to improve disease diagnosis and treatment, develop novel therapies, promote healthier behaviors, and enhance health care delivery.
The program supports PhD, MD-PhD, and DNP-PhD students and builds on a strong foundation of innovation in research education. It has established three new PhD programs and fosters collaboration across training programs by sharing resources and best practices—creating a robust pipeline of skilled clinical and translational scientists.
T32 Awardees Receive
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Up to $1,500 per year for travel to national scientific meetings
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Up to $4,750 per year for additional training opportunities
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Full stipend support at the NIH annual maximum
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Tuition and fee coverage
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Access to CTSC research consultation services
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Enrollment in a curated clinical and translational research training program
Nomination Instructions
If you would like to nominate a student for support, please submit:
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A letter of nomination
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One additional letter of recommendation
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The student’s CV
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Aims of the student’s research project
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Preferred Deadline: August 8, 2025
While the program typically follows a July 1–June 30 training year, this cycle’s start has been delayed. T32 Awardees will be announced by the end of August 2025, with the first training year concluding on June 30, 2026. Applicants are encouraged to submit by August 8, 2025. If meeting this deadline is not feasible, a brief extension may be considered with advance notice.
For more information or to submit materials, please contact:
Dr. Erika Trapl or Dr. Scott Williams, Department of Population and Quantitative Health Sciences, ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø.
T32 Leadership
| Erika Trapl, PhD, FAAHB, CPAHA | Scott Williams, PhD |
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Professor, Department of Population and Quantitative Health Sciences, School of Medicine Director, Prevention Research Center for Healthy Neighborhoods, School of Medicine Associate Director for Community Outreach and Engagement, Case Comprehensive Cancer Center Member, Population and Cancer Prevention Program |
Professor, Department of Population and Quantitative Health Sciences, School of Medicine Professor, Department of Genetics and Genome Sciences, School of Medicine Faculty, Cleveland Institute for Computational Biology |