MICHR Postdoctoral Translational Science Program (PTSP)
Designed to prepare those with a doctorate in biomedical science, engineering or social science disciplines for independent research careers
Who?
Any U-M researcher with a doctorate in a biomedical science, engineering, or social science discipline, WSU EACPHS researchers (Offerings may vary for researchers external to U-M. Please contact us to discuss.) Applicants must be US citizens.
When?
This program is offered annually. Consult the MICHR Events page for details.
How much?
Free
What is this offering?
This is a campus wide, multidisciplinary career development program designed to prepare individuals already possessing a doctorate in a biomedical science, engineering or social science discipline for independent careers in translational science. The MICHR PTSP is a career development training program in translational science supported by the National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences (NCATS), a division of the NIH. It provides 2 years of protected research time and support, multidisciplinary mentorship, and competency-based career development for individuals with a doctoral degree in any of the following areas: biomedical/health, social, and behavioral sciences; biostatistics, bioinformatics and data science; engineering; nursing; occupational therapy; pharmacy; physical therapy; public health/epidemiology; and social work.
How this advances translational science
Implementing best practices in research and career development to sustain a talented workforce.
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