Training & Fellowships
Penn State CTSI provides hands-on training and fellowship opportunities to prepare the next generation of clinical and translational science professionals. Gain the skills, mentorship, and experience needed to impact healthcare.
Penn State Clinical and Translational Science Institute prepares the current and next-generation clinical and translational science workforce to meet the nation’s healthcare needs. Through a mix of lectures, discussions, hands-on training programs, and workforce development initiatives, the CTSI provides students, trainees, faculty, and research staff with the knowledge, mentorship, and resources to advance clinical and translational research.
Participants gain practical experience, access to interdisciplinary networks, and guidance in ethical and impactful study design. Our programs emphasize translating discoveries into real-world health improvements and cultivating leadership in the clinical and translational science community.
Preparing Tomorrow's Leaders
Through training programs and fellowships, the institute prepares students, faculty, and professionals to advance clinical and translational science.
30+
KL2 scholars supported.
100+
translational fellows trained.
120+
letters provided to support researchers.
Training Programs
Early-Stage Investigator Training Program (KL2)
Supports postdoctoral scholars in designing and executing independent research projects with mentorship from experienced investigators.
Translational Research Training Program
Provides predoctoral trainees with skills in clinical and translational research, bridging lab discoveries to human health.
Provost Endorsement Program
Offers formal recognition and support for faculty and staff completing CTSI-led Provost Endorsement Program training initiatives.
iSMART Program
Prepares investigators for innovative, multidisciplinary research through intensive mentorship and applied learning.
Clinical and Translational Sciences Dual-Title PhD Program
Enables graduate students to pursue advanced training across disciplines while completing a PhD in clinical and translational science.
Undergraduate Clinical Research Training Program
Provides clinical research experience and internships to interested undergraduate students.
Fellowship Opportunities
Implementation Science Fellowship Program
Supports investigators in applying research findings to clinical and community practice.
Community-Engaged Research Core Faculty Fellowship Program
Develops faculty expertise in collaborative research with community partners.
Translational Science Fellowship Summer Program
Offers hands-on research experiences for medical/graduate students interested in clinical and translational research.