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Purpose
To promote research in health disparities, Mayo Clinic’s Initiative for Minority Student Diversity (IMSD) program funds students to participate in the Clinical Research Training Program. The overall goal of the NIH-funded IMSD program is to increase the numbers of under-represented diverse faculty, investigators and students engaged in biomedical research, and to broaden the opportunities for under-represented diverse faculty and students for participation in biomedical research. Eligible students must apply for IMSD funding first, then apply separately to the CRTP program once funding is secured. The IMSD funding for CRTP participation includes a stipend, tuition waiver and professional development opportunities.
Mayo is focused on addressing the extreme shortage of clinical investigators and researchers from diverse populations. Recipients of the award receive in-depth preparation in clinical research theory and methods along with a mentored research experience. The program consists of a carefully planned series of courses to provide you systematic training in clinical research methods that complement your mentor-based research training.
Eligibility Requirements
- Be a member of an under-represented group, nationally defined as Black or African American, Hispanic, American Indian, or Alaskan Native (other groups that are regionally under-represented may also be considered ; or come from an economically or disadvantaged background; or are disabled.)
- Currently enrolled as a medical student, after your third year of medical school
- United States citizen and/or permanent resident enrolled in a United States LCME-accredited medical school
Highlights
- 12 Credit Certificate in Clinical Research (one year) and 24-credit Master's in Clinical Research (two years)
- Both programs provide academic curriculum and research experience with a skilled Mayo Clinic mentor
Financial Support
- $24,500 annual stipend, tuition waiver and travel to national research meeting
Program Start Date
Application Information
To participate in CRTP you must first be accepted into a position at Mayo Clinic. The IMSD program as indicated above, is one of those funding mechanisms which provides a position.
| IMSD Funding Application Deadline |
CRTP Application Deadline |
February 1
Dennis Mays, Ph.D., IMSD Program Manager
Phone: 507-266-8911
Fax: (507) 284-0999
e-mail: mays.dennis@mayo.edu |
March 1 or August 29
Karen Weavers, Clinical Research Programs, Administrative Manager
Phone: (507) 284-1275
e-mail: weavers.karen@mayo.edu |
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