Accepting applications: Clinical Trialist Training Program

The Clinical Trialist Training Program (CTTP) is a NC TraCS initiative that provides 10% salary support for one year of training to develop new site investigators for multicenter clinical trials.

The goal of this program is to engage new clinical trialists who will develop a clinical trial portfolio and generate continued salary support beyond the year of training. This funding opportunity is open to School of Medicine faculty who are in departments that can support clinical research.

Program & Training Experience

The CTTP will provide didactic training and hands-on trial experience including:

• Participation in a Clinical Trialist Training Bootcamp (view curriculum)
• Identification of multicenter trials in which to participate as the site Principal Investigator (PI)
• Feasibility and financial assessments; contract execution and IRB applications; and recruitment strategies, tools, and budgeting for the selected trials
• Support of TraCS staff knowledge and resources

Key Dates

RFA Release Date: February 12, 2025
Application Deadline: March 19, 2025 5:00pm deadline extended!
Applicant Notification: Early April 2025
Proposed Appointment Term: July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026

Request for Applications

Clinical Trialist Training Program Eligibility Requirements and Application Process (pdf)

For more information and Frequently Asked Questions, visit med.unc.edu.