A program to support training and mentoring for clinical research.
Official title: CLINTRUSC_PD Core
Funded at University of South Carolina at Columbia · NIH-10984239 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This program is here to help researchers at the University of South Carolina learn how to get funding, build strong research teams, and find mentors, so they can improve their studies and grow in their careers.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of South Carolina at Columbia NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Columbia, United States) |
| Project start | July 15, 2024 |
| Project end | June 30, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $334,578 |
| NIH project number | 1P20GM155896-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10984239 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this program are researchers and professionals in the field of clinical and translational research looking to improve their skills and secure funding.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not involved in clinical research or do not have a role in the development of clinical studies may not benefit from this program.
What this research studies
This program provides essential educational and mentoring resources for researchers involved in clinical and translational studies at the University of South Carolina. It focuses on enhancing skills in securing funding, fostering collaborative research teams, and offering ongoing mentorship to ensure successful project development. By participating, researchers can access workshops, training sessions, and networking opportunities that are crucial for advancing their research careers and improving study designs.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could significantly enhance the quality and impact of clinical research, leading to better patient outcomes.
How similar studies have gone: Similar programs at other institutions have successfully improved research capabilities and funding success rates, indicating a strong potential for this initiative.
Where this research is happening
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University of South Carolina at Columbia
Columbia, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Hofseth, Lorne J — University of South Carolina at Columbia
- Study coordinator: Hofseth, Lorne J
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.