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.

Professional Education

• 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.

Interactive Seminars & Workshops

• 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.
• Succeeding With Your K Award
  A highly interactive and mutually supportive peer-mentoring seminar series.
• Good Clinical Practice
  Learn about the international, ethical, and scientific quality standard for designing, conducting, recording, and reporting trials that involve the participation of human subjects.
• Navigating the Research Enterprise
  A seminar series for early-career faculty and postdoctoral fellows who have protected research time.
• 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.
• Grant Writing Coaching Groups
  Teaches the style and content of proposal writing.
• NIH Peer Review Program
  Offers feedback from NIH-funded Northwestern faculty who have significant experience with peer review.
• Starzl Academy
  Trains physician-scientists in the skills necessary to bring cutting-edge scientific advances and technologies to today’s patients.
• Galter Library & Learning Center
  Offers university affiliates free classes via Zoom on a variety of research topics.