The Academic Core in Clinical Research or the "Certificate option" offers students a one-year didactic experience that enhances their clinical research skills. The certificate requires that students complete the five core courses (CRP 241, 242, 245, 253, and 254) that are required for the degree track. As with all options within CRTP, the certificate program is designed for part-time study, which allows the fellow/student to integrate the program’s academic program with clinical training.
Certificate candidates have the option of switching to the degree option and applying their coursework toward the degree requirements.
All courses within the Clinical Research Training Program utilize a Pass/Fail grading scale. Each Course Director is required to make clear on their course syllabus how grades will be determined, what work in the course will be graded, and what standards will be applied.
Applicants seeking admission for the Certificate option must submit the following documents:
CV. A current curriculum vitae (CV).
Transcripts. An official transcript from each graduate school, including medical school transcripts, must be sent to Duke University's Clinical Research Training Program directly by the institution. Personal copies of your records are not acceptable.
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). CRTP requires that any applicant whose first language is not English and does not hold a bachelors or higher degree from an English speaking Institution must submit scores from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). Test scores must not more than two years old and an official copy must be sent to Duke University.
The deadline for receipt of applications for priority review is April 15. Applications received after this date will be considered on a space available basis. Priority Review applicants will be notified of admissions decisions by June 1. Regular review applicants will be notified of admission decisions on a rolling basis after that date.
NIH-DUKE MASTER’S PROGRAM IN CLINICAL RESEARCH APPLICANTS: THE DEADLINE TO APPLY FOR THE 2025-2026 PROGRAM YEAR IS APRIL 15, 2025. NIH APPLICANTS WILL BE NOTIFIED OF ADMISSIONS DECISIONS BY JUNE 1, 2025. THERE WILL BE NO NIH APPLICATIONS REVIEWED AFTER THE APRIL 15, 2025 DEADLINE.
Application correspondence may be sent by US mail to:
CLINICAL RESEARCH TRAINING PROGRAM
BOX 2734, DUKE UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER
DURHAM, NC 27710
or by overnight package delivery company (e.g., FedEx, UPS, DHL) to:
CLINICAL RESEARCH TRAINING PROGRAM (919-681-4560)
HOCK PLAZA, SUITE G06
2424 ERWIN ROAD
DURHAM, NC 27705
Applicants will be notified of admission decisions not later than June 1. Materials submitted in support of an application will not be released for other purposes and cannot be returned to the applicant.
Tuition for the 2025-2026 academic year is $878.00 per credit. Some faculty members are eligible for the University's Educational Assistance Program. Other sources of support exist in some clinical departments; prospective participants should consult with program directors and division chiefs regarding potential funding sources.
“The Academic Core really fills a niche and provides training to physicians and other health care researchers that have unique needs relative to other professional and graduate programs."