Clinical Investigation & Translational Education (CITE) Program

The Indiana CTSI, in conjunction with Indiana School of Medicine, now offers Graduate level research programs including Master of Science in Clinical Research, Graduate Certificate in Clinical Research, and Ph.D. Minor in Clinical Research.

These programs are designed for applicants who have completed, or are currently enrolled in, a professional degree program and aspire to become leaders in clinical research. Eligible participants include medical fellows or residents, junior faculty members, and other health care professionals.

Master of Science in Clinical Research

This degree prepares healthcare professionals for careers in clinical research. Applicants must have a post-doctoral degree (MD, PhD, DNS, DDS) or be in training for a doctoral degree, and be affiliated with Indiana University Indianapolis (IUI).

Who Should Apply?

• Fellows and trainees who have substantial protected time for clinical research
• Early career faculty who have career awards or support from their division or department for participation in the CITE program
• Other faculty members, who previously focused on basic research or other academic activities, but are now committed to pursuing clinical research

Degree Program Details

Mentorship Component

Mentorship is a key component of this program. Each trainee is paired with a primary mentor, typically a faculty scientist from their discipline and area of research interest.

Together, they will select two additional faculty members to form an advisory committee. This committee meets regularly to review the trainee’s progress, provide guidance, and offer career advice.

Master’s Degree Sample Curriculum

Our master’s degree program typically spans two years, with courses offered annually. Students will average six credit hours during the fall and spring semesters and three credit hours during the summer semester. Most students complete their independent research during the two-year program.

	Course Number	Course Title	Credits
Year 1
Fall Semester	GRDM-G 660	Clinical Research Methods	3
	PBHL-B 561 OR PBHL-P 551	Introduction to Biostatistics OR Biostatistics for Public Health	3
Spring Semester	GRDM-G 661	Clinical Trials	3
	GRDM-G 664	Mentored Clinical Research	3
Summer	GRDM-G 664	Mentored Clinical Research	3
		Elective	3
Year 2
Fall Semester
	GRDM-G 504	Introduction to Research Ethics	3
		Elective	3
Spring Semester	GRDM-G 664	Mentored Clinical Research	3
		Elective	3
	Total		30

Graduate Certificate in Clinical Research

The Graduate Certificate in Clinical Research for those seeking foundational knowledge and skills in clinical research.

Who Should Apply?

The Graduate Certificate in Clinical Research is designed for health care professionals who already have a doctoral degree (MD, PhD, DNS, DDS) or who are in training for a doctoral degree.

Certificate Program Details

Our Graduate Certificate usually spans 12-18 months, with courses offered annually. Students average six credit hours in the fall, and spring semesters and three credit hours in the summer, for a total of 14 credit hours.

Ph.D. Minor in Clinical Research

The PhD Minor in Clinical Research is designed to provide PhD students with a comprehensive overview of clinical research, introducing them to essential concepts and skills such as clinical research methods, research ethics, and biostatistics.

Who Should Apply?

PhD students interested in expanding their knowledge and skills in clinical research. This degree must also be approved by the minor program director, in conjunction with the student’s PhD program advisor.

PhD Minor Details

This program provides an overview of clinical research by introducing them to core research concepts and skills, including clinical research methodology, clinical trials, research ethics and biostatistics. The Clinical Research Minor includes nine credit hours of core coursework (selected from the list below). Additionally, each student will complete one elective relevant (3-credits) to their specific area of research interest.

The 12-credit PhD Minor in Clinical Research

• Clinical Research Methods (3 credit hours)
• Clinical Trials (3 credit hours)
• Research Ethics (3 credit hours)
• Introduction to Biostatistics I, or alternate biostatistics course (3 credit hours)