Investigator Development
We can help you navigate the clinical research landscape and become a better investigator through our professional education programs, interactive seminars and workshops, and on-demand resources. We can also connect you to additional offerings available outside of NUCATS to meet your needs.
For All Career Stages
- Master of Science in Clinical Investigation
Formal training in clinical research for medical residents, fellows, and junior faculty. Individual courses available - Leadership & Management Strategies for Clinical Investigators
A four-day program on research-tested management and leadership skills that can be applied to the business side of science. - Developing & Enhancing Mentoring Relationships
A monthly series of 90-minute workshops that is designed to develop and enhance mentoring relationships. - Mentor Training Certificate Program
Workshops designed to train faculty in becoming effective clinical and translational research mentors. - Mentor Development Series: Cultivating Effective Mentoring Skills
Monthly series designed to prepare faculty mentors to be effective and successful in their roles
For Early-Stage Investigators
- Charting the Course: A Guide to the Research Ecosystem
A seminar series for early career faculty and postdocs about seeking funding, grant writing, and working with Northwestern research support services. - Early-Stage Investigator Academy
The ESI Academy is for early-stage investigators aspiring to secure an NIH K grant or first R01. All early-career faculty and postdoctoral fellows are welcome. - Grant Writing Coaching Groups
Rick McGee, PhD, associate dean for Professional Development, and Kenzie Cameron, PhD, MPH, senior director of NUCATS Mentoring and Leadership Development, lead grant writing coaching groups built on highly effective tools of teaching and learning. - Succeeding With Your K Award
This small group (typically 10-20 participants) discuss successes and challenges as well as strategies for continued research and career development targeted to K (or similar career development) awardees. - Taking Responsibility for the Responsible Conduct of Research
Designed for recipients of NIH or other training awards that require training in Responsible Conduct of Research. - Mentee Development Series: Tools for Academic and Personal Growth for Early Career Faculty
This workshop prepares early career faculty to be effective mentees.
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