Accepting applications: 2026 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
- 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 4, 2026
Application Deadline: March 11, 2026 5:00pm
Applicant Notification: Mid April 2026
Proposed Appointment Term: July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027
Request for Applications
Clinical Trialist Training Program RFA (pdf)
For more information and Frequently Asked Questions, visit tracs.unc.edu/services/education/cttp.