Professional Development for Clinical Researchers in Oklahoma
Official title: Professional Development
Funded at University of Oklahoma Hlth Sciences Ctr · NIH-11406233 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A grant funds training and mentoring programs to help new and early-career clinicians and researchers in Oklahoma become independent investigators in clinical and translational science.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Oklahoma Hlth Sciences Ctr NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Oklahoma City, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2013 |
| Project end | June 30, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $501,137 |
| NIH project number | 5U54GM104938-14 |
| Project ID | NIH-11406233 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Early-career investigators, clinicians, and trainees in Oklahoma and IDeA states seeking mentorship and training in clinical and translational science.
✕Less likely to help
This grant focuses on researcher training and capacity building, not a direct patient treatment or intervention.
What this research studies
This program supports mentored training across the clinical and translational research pipeline, including summer experiences, a master’s degree in CTS, and an online CTS certificate. It also offers intensive training to clinicians to join multidisciplinary research teams and strengthens mentor training through the Oklahoma Center for Mentoring Excellence. The focus is on building local capacity to address health issues affecting Oklahoma populations and to help researchers advance toward independence. The OSCTR ProfDev Core has evolved to prioritize mentoring effectiveness and expanding access through online offerings for broader participation.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: Patients could benefit as more researchers become trained to address local health needs and collaborate on translational projects that move findings toward real-world care.
How similar studies have gone: Previous cycles showed successful development of mentored training programs and CTS certification, with growing mentoring capacity in the region.
Where this research is happening
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University of Oklahoma Hlth Sciences Ctr
Oklahoma City, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Williams, Valerie — University of Oklahoma Hlth Sciences Ctr
- Study coordinator: Williams, Valerie
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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.