Mentorship Program
Enriching Competency-Based Clinical Trials Training with Experiential Learning Opportunities
Mentorship is a dynamic and supportive relationship that fosters growth by encouraging learning, experimentation, and the transfer of knowledge, skills, and experience to support your professional development.
CANTRAIN’s Studentships and Fellowships Awards Mentoring Program in Numbers
Starting with the 2024–2025 awards cycle, all CANTRAIN awardees of the Clinical Trials Training Platforms (CTTP) Studentship/Fellowship Awards Program Competition are paired with dedicated mentors to guide their personal and professional development, helping them thrive throughout their fellowship year.
The Mentorship Triad: Cultivating Excellence in Patient Partnerships
Our Studentships and Fellowships Awards Mentoring Program is built around a mentorship triad—comprised of a Mentee, an Academic Mentor, and a Patient or Community Partner Mentor—to equip the next generation of clinical trial researchers and professionals with the skills and confidence to collaborate with patient partners as equal contributors in research.
Types of Mentors in Our Program
Patient and Community Partner Mentors
Patient and community partners are individuals with lived experience of a health issue or those who provide informal care, such as family members and friends. As mentors, they play a vital role in enriching CANTRAIN’s competency-based training program by contributing their unique insights and expertise.
Academic Mentors
Individuals with experience in academic clinical research and/or industry settings. They may hold positions as investigators, research scientists, regulatory or medical affairs professionals, or other roles related to clinical trial design, implementation, and oversight within academia, industry, and advocacy.
CANTRAIN Connect: Mentorship That Powers Competency-Based Learning
Search by keyword to find mentors who align with your interests, then connect with us—or reach out to a mentor directly. This platform also celebrates the incredible work of our mentors and highlights the strength of CANTRAIN’s national mentorship program.
Ready to get involved? Sign up to be mentored and become part of a community shaping the future of clinical research.
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