Courses begin September 2026
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The CTSC Advanced Certificate in Clinical & Translational Investigation is comprised of a core curriculum in clinical and translational research structured as lectures, interactive seminars, and workshops that can be completed within a one year period.
What is Translational Science? Translational science is the field that generates innovations that overcome longstanding challenges along the translational research pipeline. These include scientific, operational, financial, and administrative innovations that transform the way that research is performed, making it faster, more efficient, and more impactful. Read more about the stages of translational science here.
Dissemination and Implementation science (D&I) is a crucial component of innovating and overcoming challenges in translational science. To learn more, please refer to the CTSC D&I Science Lecture Series.
REVIEW CRITERIA
Upon submission to the online application module ePAR, your application will undergo review based on several Application Review Criteria.
APPLICATION PROCESS & TIMELINE
Applications are due by 5pm on Wednesday, March 11, 2026. Applicants will be notified by June 2026 whether his/her application is approved. At that time, if accepted, the applicant must complete additional required enrollment documents.
The mission of the Weill Cornell Medicine Clinical Translational Science Center (WCM CTSC) is to rapidly advance translational science discovery with the ultimate goal of getting more treatments to all patients more quickly. To achieve this mission, the CTSC Education Program (CTEP) aims to educate and clinical and translational scientists who are prepared to advance translational science discovery to practice, public health, and public policy thereby improving health and enhancing the quality of life by reducing disability and death from disease. The WCM CTSC is committed to ensuring that the translational science workforce is broadly representative of the wide range of lived experiences and backgrounds of the US population.
Questions? See CTEP FAQs, or email CTSC-Education@med.cornell.edu