CLINTRUSC_PD Core

PD CORE - PROJECT SUMMARY The Professional Development (PD) Core is a pivotal resource tailored for educational, training, and mentoring services targeted at researchers within CLINTRUSC. This centralized hub aligns with the core aims and objectives of CLINTRUSC, aiming to advance Clinical and Translational (C&T) studies at USC. The PD Core operates under three key aims: (1) Advancing Grantsmanship, which focuses on fortifying the pursuit of external funding for C&T research. It supports P&D awardees, identifying funding opportunities, refining study designs, and engaging in the annual USC PROPEL Research & Mentorship Program. (2) Fostering Transdisciplinary Research, which aims to cultivate collaborative and transdisciplinary research teams. The PD Core collaborates with other cores to ensure adequate training, skills development, and project mentorship. (2) Mentoring, Monitoring, and Post-Award Development, which emphasizes ongoing mentorship and monitoring for P&D awardees, including workshops, periodic assessments, and consistent progress tracking. These initiatives are synthesized with other CLINTRUSC cores and aim to equip C&T awardees with the skills and networks required for successful integration of novel transdisciplinary research into federal funding, fostering continuous growth and success within the field of C&T research.