Professional Development

The Professional Development Core provides training and education to support early-stage scientists.

The LCTRC strives to provide education and training at all points along the continuum for all who participate in translational science. Our programs provide education and training that begins with medical students and extends beyond postdoctoral training to include seminars and career development for faculty and staff.

Upcoming Events

We host a variety of professional development seminars and events, as well as promote the events of partners throughout the university and community. Click on an event for more information and to register.

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Launchit Product Innovation Bootcamp Fall 2025

APPLY BY: SEPTEMBER 11, 2025

Law students talking in the courtyard of the Brandeis School of Law.

Why Eating Disorders are So Hard to Treat and How UofL Scientists are on the Verge of a Breakthrough Treatment

SEPTEMBER 15, 2025 - 5:30PM to 7PM - CTRB 101/102

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INSPIRE: Case Closed? Not Quite.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2025 - 12PM to 2PM - CTRB 101/102 (lunch & CEU provided)

Nature Masterclasses: Professional Development Training for Scientists

OCTOBER 16, 2025 - 9AM to 10AM - MS Teams

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ISCORE-RC Interactive Training & Seminars for Clinical Research Coordinators (CRC)

ACRP Webinar Replay of Beyond the Protocol: Decision-Making and Critical Thinking in Clinical Research - AUGUST 15, 2025 - 1PM to 2PM EST - ISCORE, virtual

Research Grand Rounds

UofL Research Grand Rounds are held each Thursday from 12 - 1 p.m. in the DOM Conference Room.

Nature Masterclasses

University of Louisville students, faculty, and staff can take any course available through Nature Masterclasses with new account registration using their Louisville.edu email.

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Cohorts for Scientists Seeking Major External Funding

The Professional Development Core of the LCTRC hosts a K Cohort (for those seeking a mentored career development award) and a R01 Cohort (for those seeking an independent researcher award) to assist scholars in achieving major institutional funding.

R01 Cohort

K Cohort

Scholarship Opportunities for Scientists

The LCTRC PD Core offers two scholarships: the Dean's Research Scholars, with a request for applications announced in September, and the Presidential Scholars, with a request for applications announced in the spring, typically in January. Both scholarships are designed to commence in July for the upcoming academic year.

Dean's Research Scholars

Dean's Research Scholars are awarded to medical students who aspire to become a physician-scientist a one-year, paid fellowship.

Presidential Scholars

Presidential Scholars are awarded to junior faculty, within 5 years of initial appointment, with 50% protected time for one year.

Support

The Professional Development Core can assist in developing training for early-stage clinician-scientists in a variety of areas. Reach out for assistance finding educational resources and programs.

Core Services

The Louisville Clinical and Translational Research Center provides a variety of services, including community engagement and outreach, professional development, funding opportunities, research design consultations and more.