R25 Clinical Research Experiential Summer Training (CREST)
Short-term research education program to train students as clinical scientists
The R25 program provides medical and pharmacy students with intensive research training in clinical and translational science during the summer following their first professional year. Fellows are matched with faculty mentors to pursue exciting projects across the translational spectrum. Each week, fellows participate in hands-on trainings and networking. Questions? Please email gelinas@cabm.rutgers.edu (medical students) and aleksunes@eohsi.rutgers.edu (pharmacy students).
NJ ACTS R25 Fellows Program
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Program Overview
The NJ ACTS CREST program aims to immerse medical and pharmacy students in research experiences that advance their analytical and technical skills and stimulate the pursuit of advanced research training in translational science. Five PharmD and five MD students at Rutgers University will be selected for immersion in translational science training as part of the existing summer research programs at the Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy and Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. Ultimately, CREST offers an approach to building a well-trained clinician-scientist workforce prepared to address the public’s health challenges.
Eligibility and Application
Current pharmacy and medical students completing their P1/M1 year are eligible to participate as part of the existing SURF program. Applicants should indicate their interest in CREST in their application and include an additional statement regarding their interests in translational research and clinical science. For pharmacy students, apply through the Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) website by Feb 1. For medical students, apply through the Summer Student Research Fellowship website by Apr 2.
Activities
A tailored training program includes a mentored research project, career development sessions on LinkedIn, graphical and written abstracts, and communicating science, along with completion of digital badge training in translational science. Enrichment activities include human subjects training, clinical research, entrepreneurship, and team science.
Award Provisions
Fellows will receive a $5000 stipend along with funds for research supplies. Housing allowances may be available.