Award
Association for Clinical and Translational Science PA-25-080
Advancing the Discipline of Translational Science: Professional Identity Development for Early-Stage Investigators
Recipient
ASSOCIATION FOR CLINICAL AND TRANSLATIONAL SCIENCE
Award Amount
$25,000.00
Ceiling
$25,000.00
Awarded
April 27, 2026
Identifier
PA-25-080
A NIH NCATS funded project to develop and evaluate a professional identity development program for early-stage translational scientists to strengthen the workforce and promote interdisciplinary collaboration.
Description
This project aims to develop and evaluate a professional identity development program for early-career translational scientists, supported by the NIH NCATS, with a focus on interdisciplinary collaboration and workforce strengthening. The project involves professional identity development for early-stage investigators in translational science, designing professional development pathways, conducting evaluations, and aims to strengthen the translational science workforce and address barriers to workforce development. It is part of a broader effort to elevate translational science as a standalone discipline.