The Clinical and Translational Science Collaborative (CTSC) of Northern Ohio is a partnership between Case Western Reserve University and Cleveland Clinic, MetroHealth, University Hospitals, VA Northeast Ohio Healthcare System, Northeast Ohio Medical University, and the University of Toledo. Our mission is to move research to real life as quickly and safely as possible.
We offer many resources and services, including funding for investigators and students, with mentors to help move research through the pipeline from clinical trials to population health improvements.
Funding opportunities for Students and their mentors
- Voucher Services up to $7,500
- Core Utilization Pilot Awards up to $10,000
- Research Education & Training: free courses through Canvas Catalog
- Regulatory and Compliance (+ IRB) Support
- Biostatistics & Informatics -- data science and health informatics expertise
- and much more
Eligibility to use CTSC services and/or receive funding:
- Must have a faculty mentor in good standing with an appointment at a CTSC partner institution: CWRU, University Hospitals, Cleveland Clinic, VA Northern Ohio Healthcare System, MetroHealth, University of Toledo, Northeast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED).
- Must have a research idea or current, approved research project.
- Must either already have a collaborator at a CTSC partner institution, or be willing to engage with a collaborator we help you find.
Next Steps:
Step #1: Become a CTSC member
Step #2: Sign up for a SPARC account using your CWRU email
Step #3: Request a Medical Student Services consultation through SPARC