Research Development Committee Webinar – Submitting a Training Grant (T32) - It Takes a Village – Advice for Support Staff and PIs (2023)-WEB35-2023

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The webinar focused on the T32 training grant program, designed to support research training for clinician scientists, with an emphasis on fostering future research leaders in radiology. The discussion was led by experts from various universities, including UC San Diego, University of Washington, Washington University in St. Louis, and the University of Pennsylvania, offering perspectives on initiating, managing, and maintaining a T32 program.<br /><br />A primary aim of the T32 program is to equip trainees with a robust foundation in research, ensuring they can contribute significantly to their fields in academia, industry, or government roles. Such programs also aim to select individuals committed to research careers, providing them with mentorship and the opportunity to secure further research funding.<br /><br />The speakers emphasized the importance of collaboration and networking in building successful programs, notably through institutional support and cross-departmental cooperation. The complexity of administrating a T32 program, from filling extensive data tables to ensuring ongoing compliance and reporting, was highlighted, underscoring the necessity for dedicated administrative support.<br /><br />The speakers provided guidance on selecting trainees, leveraging institutional resources, and developing mentorship strategies. A significant focus was also placed on the challenges and solutions related to program renewal, trainee follow-up, and managing unexpected issues.<br /><br />Overall, the discussions aimed to foster a community of radiology-specific T32 programs and encourage knowledge sharing among program administrators and directors to enhance the training and career trajectories of emerging clinician scientists.

Keywords

T32 training grant

research training

clinician scientists

radiology

future research leaders

mentorship

institutional support

program management

collaboration

networking

program renewal

career trajectories