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To achieve this, we have developed a two-year partnership program with a senior investigator already running clinical trials, along with educational resources to provide foundational knowledge in clinical trial administration. Eligibility Interest in serving as a principal investigator on clinical trials Any faculty appointment in the School of Medicine with an active clinical practice Commitment from department chair or division chief to dedicate 10% FTE to clinical trial activities Commitment from a senior investigator already engaged in clinical trials to serve as a mentor and support the mentee in developing an independent clinical trial portfolio (incentive will be provided to the senior investigator for their commitment) Program Milestones End of Year One Completion of required training. This training consists of weekly two-hour lecture sessions for 11 weeks, starting in January (Thursdays from 6-8 p.m. over Zoom). Serve as a sub-investigator on at least one to two additional clinical trials. Presentation of portfolio-building strategies, including the number of clinical trials in the pipeline. Alpha Clinic Clinical Trials Investigator Training Program (ACCTITP) Integration: As a CTTP mentee, you will automatically be enrolled in the first 11 weeks of the ACCTITP. This includes 19 lectures covering essential clinical trial knowledge for PIs and sub-PIs. After completing these initial 11 weeks, you have the option to continue and complete the full ACCTITP certificate program, which involves additional coursework and clinical requirements focused on cell and gene therapy clinical trials. The first 11 weeks (19 lectures) are included in your CTTP participation. If you choose to complete the full ACCTITP certification, the cost would be $3,750 (50% of the full tuition). The complete ACCTITP provides a comprehensive certificate in clinical trial management. If you want to pursue the full ACCTITP certification or have any questions, please contact Monique Williams at moniqutw@hs.uci.edu. End of Year Two Serve as the primary UC Irvine investigator on two new clinical trials (e.g., national cooperative group, federal, state, industry or foundation/philanthropy sponsored). Presentation of the present and future portfolio (e.g., number of active clinical trials, number of patients enrolled, future strategies, including the number of clinical trials in the pipeline). Online Curriculum Introduction to Clinical Trials - Focus on Regenerative Medicine Investigational New Drug/New Therapy and Clinical Trial Registration Study Planning, Feasibility and Preparation Institutional Review Board and Informed Consent Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Clinical Trial Populations Clinical Research Compliance and Safety in Clinical Trials Study Oversight, Hiring and Managing Clinical Research Teams Ethical Issues Among Vulnerable Populations Regulations Governing Clinical Trials and Electronic Medical Records Contractual and Financial Considerations and Research Billing Research Protocol Writing and Statistical Principles Support The UC Irvine School of Medicine Office of Research will provide the funds to support the 11 weeks of training sessions provided via the ACCTITP program. Trainees will receive funding for travel and registration to attend clinical trial-focused workshops, conferences and specialized training courses. This support enables them to enhance their expertise, stay current with best practices and develop professional networks for conducting high-quality clinical research. How to Apply A complete application includes the following. Letter of Interest Briefly describe your interest in participation, area of clinical practice and populations you can enroll and which senior investigator you would like to work with. Letter of Support from a Mentor Including the mentor qualifications (e.g., experience in actively conducting clinical trials, involvement in clinical trial design) Letter of Support From the Department Chair CV or NIH biosketch The application window for the 2026 CTTP Cohort has closed. Have questions? For all inquiries, please contact the School of Medicine Research Development Unit. Contact Us