Transition Program in Clinical Research (formerly Clinical Research Transition Program)

The NIAID Transition Program in Clinical Research was initiated in 2006 to provide opportunities for physicians to gain clinical and translational research experience in association with an NIAID DIR laboratory. The program aims to increase the pool of well-trained clinical investigators who are competitive for clinical tenure-track positions.

New applications will be accepted until October 15, 2010.

• One to three candidates per year will be selected for 3- to 5-year appointments.
• Applicants must have an M.D. or M.D./Ph.D. degree, be board eligible or board certified in a subspecialty (or equivalent), and qualify for credentialing by the NIH Clinical Center.
• Candidates should identify a DIR lab chief who will agree to host their research. Information about DIR labs and contact information for lab chiefs are available at Division of Intramural Research.
• Participants will be paired with an NIAID senior clinical investigator who will serve as a clinical research mentor.
• Starting salaries of approximately $120,000 per year, independent resources, and staff will be provided.

How To Apply

Contact: Ms. Bao-Hanh Ngo
E-mail: NIAIDTPCR@mail.nih.gov
Mail: 10 Center Drive, MSC 1356
Building 10, Room 4A-22
Bethesda, MD 20892-1356

E-mail curriculum vitae/bibliography, a research program proposal (no more than two pages), and a letter of support from the accepting NIAID lab chief by October 15, 2010, to Ms. Bao-Hanh Ngo.

In addition, three letters of recommendation must be sent directly from the referees to Dr. Karyl Barron, Chair, Transition Program in Clinical Research Search Committee, c/o Ms. Bao-Hanh Ngo by e-mail or by post. E-mail is preferred.

Interested candidates may contact Dr. Karyl Barron, Deputy Director, DIR, NIAID, at 301-402-2208 or kbarron@nih.gov for additional information or assistance in identifying an appropriate host lab.

Evaluation

Applications will be evaluated by a search committee composed of NIAID DIR principal investigators with clinical research interests. Competitive candidates will be asked to present their research accomplishments and plans to the search committee.

The committee will review participants' progress annually during their appointments. Candidates will also be reviewed by the Board of Scientific Counselors at the end of their third year.

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