NIH-Duke Master’s Program in Clinical Research
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Purpose
The program is built on a solid foundation of the NIH-Duke University School of Medicine Clinical Research Program that offers didactic courses in research design and management, statistical analysis, and bioethics. An individualized research project through hands-on, practical experience in clinical investigation is part of the thesis requirement. Participants may be eligible to receive a Master’s Degree in Clinical Research upon successful completion of the required curriculum.
Applications are open from October 1 to April 15. Additional program details are available on the NIH Office of Clinical Research Education and Collaboration Outreach website.
Eligibility
Applicants must be
- physician-scientists who have already completed two to three years of specialty training in internal medicine, pediatrics, surgery, pathology, or radiology or subspecialty training in either adult or pediatric endocrinology and metabolism, gastroenterology and hepatology, nephrology, or hematology
- board-certified or board-eligible
- able to pass a federal background check
Length of Award
Three years
Benefits and Services
Learn about numerous benefits and services available to trainees in this program.
Federal Background Check
To be approved for access to NIH facilities and systems, candidates must be able to pass a federal background check, using Standard Form-85 (read SF-85 (PDF, 204 KB) ). NOTE: Section 14 of the form asks, “In the last year, have you used, possessed, supplied, or manufactured illegal drugs?” The question pertains to the illegal use of drugs or controlled substances in accordance with Federal laws, even though potentially permissible under state laws.