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A collaboration between Duke University and the National Institutes of Health.

Eligibility

This program is designed primarily for NIH clinical fellows, staff clinicians, and other health professionals who are training for careers in clinical research. Prospective applicants should consult with their ICs for funding sources and secure funding prior to submitting applications. Enrollment in this program is limited.

About the Program

The NIH-Duke Master's Program in Clinical Research, established in 1998, is one of the nation's first training programs in clinical research. This program allows NIH participants to attend formal courses in research design, research management, medical genomics, statistical analysis and more, currently all online. 

The program leads to a Master of Health Sciences (MHSc) in Clinical Research, a professional degree awarded by the Duke University School of Medicine. Shown below are the two track options that lead to the MHSc degree. Other non-degree options may be available; students must receive approval from their supervisor and IC.

• Clinical Research Training Degree: This degree option leads to a MHSc degree and prepares individuals for a career as a clinical researcher. This track requires 24 credits of graded coursework and a research project for which 12 units of credit are given.
• Basic Science Research Track Degree: This degree option leads to a MHSc degree and is a customized curriculum designed for physician scientists and trainees. The program prepares individuals for careers as physician scientists across a range of discovery sciences. This track requires 18 credits of graded coursework and a research project for which 18 course credits are given.