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# The Robert A. Winn Excellence in Clinical Trials Award Program

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- [National Coalition of Pharmaceutical Industry, Academic, and Nonprofit Partners Launches Fifth Winn CIPP Cohort](https://winnawards.org/2026/07/national-coalition-of-pharmaceutical-industry-academic-and-nonprofit-partners-launches-fifth-winn-cipp-cohort/) - Organizations Across Sectors Unite Through the Winn Awards to Advance Better Science For All A growing coalition of pharmaceutical companies, nonprofit organizations, academic institutions, and clinical research leaders is coming together through the Robert A. Winn Excellence in Clinical Trials Award Program (Winn Awards) to train a new generation of physicians to solve one
- [The Robert A. Winn Excellence in Clinical Trials Award Program (Winn Awards) Announces Third Cohort of Medical Students for the Clinical Investigator Pathway Program (Winn CIPP)](https://winnawards.org/2024/05/the-robert-a-winn-diversity-in-clinical-trials-award-program-winn-awards-announces-third-cohort-of-medical-students-for-the-clinical-investigator-pathway-program-winn-cipp/) - Nearly 75 Medical Students to Participate in Groundbreaking National Excellence in Clinical Trials Research Program RICHMOND, VA – The Robert A. Winn Excellence in Clinical Trials Award Program (Winn Awards) today announced that 72 medical students who are underrepresented in medicine and/or from disadvantaged backgrounds have been selected for the third cohort of the Robert
- [Robert A. Winn Clinical Investigator Pathway Program Underway at 18 Research Institutions Across the Country](https://winnawards.org/2026/06/robert-a-winn-clinical-investigator-pathway-program-underway-at-18-research-institutions-across-the-country/) - The Robert A. Winn Clinical Investigator Pathway Program (Winn CIPP) has officially launched its fifth annual cohort, welcoming 80 medical students from across the United States and Puerto Rico for an immersive summer experience focused on clinical research, community engagement, and improving participation in clinical trials. Through the six-week program, students are placed at leading
- [Robert A. Winn Clinical Investigator Pathway Program Announces Cohort 5 Awardees](https://winnawards.org/2026/06/robert-a-winn-clinical-investigator-pathway-program-announces-cohort-5-awardees/) - Eighty Medical Students from Across the Nation Selected for Prestigious Summer Clinical Research Program The Robert A. Winn Clinical Investigator Pathway Program (Winn CIPP) has selected its fifth annual cohort of medical students, welcoming a new class of future physician-investigators committed to advancing community-engaged clinical research and improving participation in clinical trials. This year’s cohort
- [AstraZeneca Joins Robert A. Winn Excellence in Clinical Trials Award Program as Funding Partner](https://winnawards.org/2026/03/astrazeneca-joins-robert-a-winn-excellence-in-clinical-trials-award-program-as-funding-partner/) - AstraZeneca will support 5 medical students as part of the Winn Clinical Investigator Pathway Program (Winn CIPP) NATIONAL — [March 31, 2026] — The Robert A. Winn Excellence in Clinical Trials Award Program (Winn Awards), an initiative dedicated to improving participation in and access to clinical trials, is pleased to announce that AstraZeneca has joined
- [For the First Time, Winn CDA Opens to Neuropsychiatry Investigator-Physicians](https://winnawards.org/2026/03/for-the-first-time-winn-cda-opens-to-neuropsychiatry-investigator-physicians/) - NATIONAL — March 19, 2026 — The Robert A. Winn Excellence in Clinical Trials Award Program (Winn Awards) is proud to announce that, for the first time, the Winn Career Development Award (Winn CDA) program is welcoming applications from investigator-physicians specializing in neuropsychiatry. This expansion reflects the program’s ongoing commitment to training a national network
- [Robert A. Winn Excellence in Clinical Trials Award Program Announces Third Cohort of Physician-Researchers for the Clinical Investigator Leadership Award](https://winnawards.org/2026/02/robert-a-winn-excellence-in-clinical-trials-award-program-announces-third-cohort-of-physician-researchers-for-the-clinical-investigator-leadership-award/) - The Winn Awards, the Heart Association, EveryGrant®/Conquer Cancer®, and the Bristol Myers Squibb Foundation announce recipients of the Winn CILA.
- ["My Background and Experiences are Strengths:" An Interview with Winn CIPP Student, Hayley Estrella](https://winnawards.org/2025/12/my-background-and-experiences-are-strengths-an-interview-with-winn-cipp-student-hayley-estrella/) - Hayley Estrella is a first-generation medical student at Drexel University. During her time with the Winn Clinical Investigator Pathway Program (Winn CIPP) she returned to her hometown – NYC – to work with the team at New York University on community-focused clinical research projects. Winn Awards: Can you tell me a little about your background and
- [A Journey of Service and Discovery:  An Interview with Winn CIPP Student, Nathan (Nate) Smith](https://winnawards.org/2025/12/a-journey-of-service-and-discovery-an-interview-with-winn-cipp-student-nathan-nate-smith/) - Born at the moment Neil Armstrong landed on the moon, Nate Smith has lived a life defined by service. The son of an African American father raised in the segregated South and a mother born in wartime Taiwan, Nate grew up with a deep sense of excellence, discipline, and commitment to others. After entering the
- [Register Now: Winn CDA Informational Webinars](https://winnawards.org/2025/12/register-now-winn-cda-informational-webinars/) - Are you an early-stage investigator-physician who is passionate about ensuring research represents all communities? We encourage you to learn more about the Winn Career Development Award (Winn CDA). The Winn CDA team will be holding three informational webinars. To register, simply click below the link for the date you would like to attend: January
- [June is National Cancer Survivor Month](https://winnawards.org/2023/06/3091/) - Dear Friends and Colleagues, During National Cancer Survivor Month, we come together to honor and celebrate the resilience of those who have battled cancer. However, it is crucial to recognize that the journey of a cancer survivor does not end with treatment. Moving forward as a survivor brings forth new struggles, and many support systems
- [Clinical Trials Day 2023](https://winnawards.org/2023/05/clinical-trials-day-2023/) - Dear Friends and Colleagues, With International Clinical Trials Day on the horizon, I write to you with great appreciation for the progress achieved in the realm of clinical trials, while recognizing the historical challenges that have shaped our path. Throughout history, clinical trials have played a pivotal role in advancing medical knowledge and shaping treatments.
- [Winn Career Development Award (Winn CDA) Announces Cohort 5 Awardees](https://winnawards.org/2025/11/cohort5scholarannouncement/) - The Robert A. Winn Excellence in Clinical Trials Award Program welcomes 79 new physician-researchers advancing community-centered clinical research.
- [The Robert A. Winn Excellence in Clinical Trials Award Program Established by the Bristol Myers Squibb Foundation to Expand with Amgen’s Commitment of $8 Million](https://winnawards.org/2023/01/the-robert-a-winn-diversity-in-clinical-trials-award-program-established-by-the-bristol-myers-squibb-foundation-to-expand-with-amgens-commitment-of-8-million/) - Amgen Joins Gilead Sciences as a Program Supporter Applications Now Open for Physicians and Medical Students PRINCETON, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- The Robert A. Winn Excellence in Clinical Trials Award Program (Winn Award Program) established by the Bristol Myers Squibb Foundation (BMSF) today announced that Amgen, a global biotechnology company, has committed to contribute $8 million over the next four years. This contribution will
- [Winn CIPP Welcomes Cohort 4 Medical Students Focused on Connecting Communities to Clinical Research](https://winnawards.org/2025/07/winn-cipp-cohort-4/) - The Robert A. Winn Clinical Investigator Pathway Program (Winn CIPP), a national program out of VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center, has officially launched its fourth annual cohort, taking place during the summer of 2025. Through the program, sixty-six outstanding medical students from across the United States have begun externships at clinical research sites around the
- [A Letter from a Winn CDA Scholar](https://winnawards.org/2025/04/a-letter-from-a-winn-cda-scholar/) - Last week we received this letter from Dr. Angelique Richardson, a graduate of the Winn Career Development Award program and a Winn CILA scholar. We wanted to share her words as inspiration to those considering applying for or supporting the program. Dear Winn Team, This is Angelique Richardson. After yesterday’s meeting and our discussion on
- [Register Now: Winn CIPP Informational Webinar](https://winnawards.org/2025/08/register-now-winn-cipp-informational-webinar/) - Want to learn more about the transformative experiences available for medical students through the 6-week summer Winn Clinical Investigator Pathway Program (Winn CIPP)? The Winn CIPP team will be holding three informational webinars in October, November, and December. To register, simply click the link for the date you would like to attend: October 15, 2025
- [Dr. Steven Grant Joins the Winn Awards Leadership Team](https://winnawards.org/2025/06/dr-steven-grant-joins-the-winn-awards-leadership-team/) - Steven Grant, M.D. will be joining the Robert A. Winn Excellence in Clinical Trials Award Program as Scientific Advisor on Clinical Trials and Translational Research for the Winn Career Development Award (Winn CDA) program, effective July 1, 2025. Dr. Grant brings with him a remarkable legacy in hematologic malignancies, experimental therapeutics, and translational oncology. With
- [The Robert A. Winn Excellence in Clinical Trials Award Announces Third Group of Physicians in Program to Increase Participation in Clinical Trials](https://winnawards.org/2023/10/the-robert-a-winn-diversity-in-clinical-trials-award-announces-third-group-of-physicians-in-program-to-increase-diversity-in-clinical-trials/) - 65 physicians comprise Cohort III, bringing the total to 179 participants in the program’s third year (Princeton, N.J., October 18, 2023) – The Bristol Myers Squibb Foundation (BMS Foundation), together with Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU), the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR), Gilead Sciences, Inc., and Amgen today announced that an additional 65 physicians have
- [Inside the 2025 Winn CIPP Symposium: A Recap](https://winnawards.org/2025/08/inside-the-2025-winn-cipp-symposium-a-recap/) - This July, 66 exceptional medical students from across the United States gathered in Seattle, Washington, for the 2025 Winn Clinical Investigator Pathway Program (CIPP) Symposium. Held at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, the weekend marked the culmination of a transformative six-week externship that placed these future physician-investigators at leading clinical research institutions nationwide. The Winn CIPP, 66 top medical students gathered in Seattle for the 2025 Winn CIPP Symposium, advancing clinical trial equity through training, mentorship, and community.
- [Empowering Change Through Research and Identity: A Conversation with Winn CIPP Student, Steven Jump](https://winnawards.org/2025/06/steven-jump/) - In this Q&A, Steven shares how the program has shaped his path, the importance of Indigenous participation in research, and how returning to serve the community that once supported him has been both empowering and personal. Q: Tell us a little bit about your experience with the Winn CIPP program. What have you been
- [Winn CDA Informational Webinar Recording](https://winnawards.org/2023/11/upcoming-winn-cda-q-a-sessions/) - Please see the Winn CDA Informational Webinar below:
- [The Robert A. Winn Excellence in Clinical Trials Award Program (Winn Awards) Announces Second Cohort of Physicians for the Clinical Investigator Leadership Award in Oncology](https://winnawards.org/2023/12/robert-a-winn-diversity-in-clinical-trials-award-program-announces-first-cohort-to-receive-clinical-investigator-leadership-award-in-oncology/) - Announcement Date: January 23, 2025 Alexandria, VA - Conquer Cancer®, the ASCO Foundation, in collaboration with the Bristol Myers Squibb Foundation (​BMS Foundation​), an independent charitable organization, announced today the second group of oncology physicians ​who ​have been selected for The Robert A. Winn Excellence in Clinical Trials Award Program’s Clinical Investigator Leadership Award, powered
- [Scholars named for research leadership program to increase diversity in clinical trials](https://winnawards.org/2023/12/scholars-named-for-research-leadership-program-to-increase-diversity-in-clinical-trials/) - The American Heart Association, with support from the Bristol Myers Squibb Foundation, has selected scientists from Columbia University and Johns Hopkins University to further develop their careers in cardiovascular research DALLAS, Dec. 11, 2023 — The American Heart Association — the world’s leading voluntary organization dedicated to a world of longer, healthier lives for all
- [Winn CIPP Informational Video](https://winnawards.org/2023/09/winn-cipp-informational-webinar-1/) - Please view the video below to learn more about the Winn CIPP award:
- [Embracing the Humanity in Clinical Research](https://winnawards.org/2023/08/embracing-the-humanity-in-clinical-research/) - Dear Visionaries and Change-Makers, As I sit down to pen this blog post, I am filled with an overwhelming sense of optimism for the future of clinical trials and medical research. Our journey through time has been marked by challenges, but today, we stand at the precipice of a transformative era—one that celebrates the power
- [Conquer Cancer Announces Collaboration with BMSF on its Winn Awards Program](https://winnawards.org/2023/05/conquer-cancer-announces-collaboration-with-bmsf-on-its-winn-awards-program/) - Conquer Cancer®, the ASCO Foundation, announced a new program to increase diversity in clinical trials and transform the clinical research landscape as part of the Robert A. Winn Diversity in Clinical Trials Award Program established by the Bristol Myers Squibb Foundation. The Robert A. Winn Diversity in Clinical Trials: Clinical Investigator Leadership Award powered by Conquer Cancer’s

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- [Home](https://winnawards.org/) - The Winn Awards program is training a new generation of researchers and medical students to drive participation in clinical trials and save more lives.
- [Winn CDA](https://winnawards.org/winn-cda/) - Robert A. Winn Excellence in Clinical Trials: Career Development Award (Winn CDA)Applications for Cohort 6 are now closed. Applications for Cohort 7 will open in January 2027. Apply Now>> 2026 Application Handbook >> Winn CDA Info Sheet >> Frequently Asked Questions >> Informational Webinar Improving Patient Participation in Clinical TrialsThe Winn Career Development Award (Winn
- [About](https://winnawards.org/about/) - History of the Winn Award ProgramsThe Robert A. Winn Excellence in Clinical Trials Award Program (Winn Awards) was established in 2020 by the Bristol Myers Squibb Foundation to improve participation in clinical trials to drive better health outcomes in all communities to save more lives. The Winn Awards are programs for physicians and rising medical
- [Our Team](https://winnawards.org/our-team/) - Our TeamThe Winn Awards are supported by our national team based out of a leading cancer center. Megan Becker, PhDExecutive Director, Winn CDA Stephanie SullensDirector of External Affairs Rebekah BroadOperations Manager Katelyn EvansSr. Program Coordinator, Winn CIPP Sara Furlong, MADirector, Communications & Marketing, Winn Awards Ali Gemma, MPHDirector, Recruitment & Award Administration, Winn CDA Ariana
- [Winn CIPP](https://winnawards.org/winn-cipp/) - Winn CIPP is an immersive summer experience for medical students that aims to build a future workforce of community-oriented clinical trial researchers
- [National Advisory Committee](https://winnawards.org/national-advisory-committee/) - National Advisory CommitteeCHAIRRobert A. Winn, MDFox Chase Cancer Center, Cancer Center Director Cancer Center Director, Fox Chase Cancer Center Senior Associate Dean for Cancer Research Innovation and Professor, Department of Cancer and Cellular Biology, Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University Professor, Cancer Prevention and Control Program, Fox Chase Cancer Center MEMBERSNeelum Aggarwal, MDRush
- [Partners](https://winnawards.org/partners/) - Powered by PartnershipThe Winn Awards are powered by partnership. We are grateful to the organizations working alongside us to address one of the most persistent challenges in medicine: broadening participation in clinical trials so research better reflects the populations it aims to serve. Together, we are proving that when industry, academia, and professional organizations unite
- [Winn CILA](https://winnawards.org/winn-cila/) - Robert A. Winn Excellence in Clinical Trials: Clinical Investigator Leadership Award (Winn CILA)Program OverviewThe Robert A. Winn Excellence in Clinical Trials: Clinical Investigator Leadership Awards (Winn-CILA), supported by the Bristol Myers Squibb Foundation, are three-year career and leadership awards designed for oncology and cardiovascular graduates of the Winn CDA program. The Winn CILA in Oncology
- [Resources](https://winnawards.org/resources/) - ResourcesGuides, visuals, webinars and resources to help you apply to the Winn Awards, connect with alumni, and become an advocate for diversity in clinical trials. Sorry, your browser doesn't support embedded videos.All ResourcesWinn CDAWinn CIPPAll Resources National Coalition of Pharmaceutical Industry, Academic, and Nonprofit Partners Launches Fifth Winn CIPP CohortSara Furlong2026-08-11T03:21:14-05:00July 9, 2026|Read More Robert
- [Thank you for your interest in the Winn Career Development Award (Winn CDA)!](https://winnawards.org/thank-you-for-your-interest-in-the-winn-career-development-award-winn-cda/) - Applications will open on January 5, 2026. In the meantime, we recommend you do three things: Register for an informational webinar. Begin filling out your eligibility info in the application. Check out these resources: 2026 Application Handbook Winn CDA Info Sheet Frequently Asked Questions Want to learn more about the program? Here are two
- [Recipients](https://winnawards.org/award-recipients/) - Award RecipientsBrowse the full list of our award recipients and the partners who’ve helped to support them. Institutions, titles, and sponsors listed reflect information at the time the awards were given. WINN CDA Filter by: All Cohort FiveCohort FourCohort ThreeCohort TwoCohort One Ana Acuna-Villaorduna, MDAssistant ProfessorIcahn School of Medicine at Mount SinaiSponsored by: BMSFCohort: 1Paula
- [News & Updates](https://winnawards.org/news-updates/) - News & UpdatesLearn more about our recent announcements and perspectives. All ArticlesIn the NewsPress ReleasesFrom the Desk of Dr. WinnAll Articles National Coalition of Pharmaceutical Industry, Academic, and Nonprofit Partners Launches Fifth Winn CIPP CohortSara Furlong2026-08-11T03:21:14-05:00July 9, 2026| Organizations Across Sectors Unite Through the Winn Awards to Advance Better Science For All... Robert A. Winn
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- [Privacy Policy](https://winnawards.org/privacy-policy/) - Last updated August 25, 2023 This privacy notice for Robert A. Winn Diversity in Clinical Trials Award Program (“we,” “us,” or “our”), describes how and why we might collect, store, use, and/or share (“process”) your information when you use our services (“Services”), such as when you: Visit our website at https://winnawards.org/, or any website of

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- [Winn CIPP (2024)](https://winnawards.org/scholars/winn-cipp-2/)
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- [Winn CDA Cohort 4](https://winnawards.org/scholars/3527/)
- [WINN CDA](https://winnawards.org/scholars/winn-cda/)
- [Winn CIPP](https://winnawards.org/scholars/winn-cipp/)

## FAQs

- [What deliverables am I expected to submit at the end of Winn CIPP?](https://winnawards.org/faq-items/what-deliverables-am-i-expected-to-submit-at-the-end-of-winn-cipp/) - In addition to full participation in programming, students are required to submit a final abstract, poster, and presentation on their team-based service-learning project. Students will present their work at a culminating event at their site on the final day of the program. Students will also be required to report on their program participation via surveys,
- [Will I have to be vaccinated from COVID-19 to participate in Winn CIPP?](https://winnawards.org/faq-items/will-i-have-to-be-vaccinated-from-covid-19-to-participate-in-winn-cipp/) - COVID-19 vaccinations are no longer required to participate in the Winn CIPP program
- [What are the mandatory events students need to attend?](https://winnawards.org/faq-items/what-are-the-mandatory-events-students-need-to-attend/)
- [Can this program be conducted virtually?](https://winnawards.org/faq-items/can-this-program-be-conducted-virtually/) - No, this program is an in-person summer externship. Accepted students are required to be available for the entire 6 week duration, to be on-site, and in-person regardless of what site they are placed at.
- [What happens if I missed the application deadline? Can I still apply after the application has closed?](https://winnawards.org/faq-items/what-happens-if-i-missed-the-application-deadline-can-i-still-apply-after-the-application-has-closed/) - Only applications submitted by the deadline will be considered. If there are extenuating circumstances outside of the student’s control, they should email us at winncipp@vcu.edu.
- [If I applied to a previous cohort and did not get accepted, can I still apply for this cycle?](https://winnawards.org/faq-items/f-i-applied-to-a-previous-cohort-and-did-not-get-accepted-can-i-still-apply-for-this-cycle/) - Yes! So long as students meet the eligibility requirements and can participate for the entire 6 weeks, students are more than welcome to apply again. We do ask that students ensure all of their personal statements are newly written and material is not recycled from one application to the next.
- [What document can I upload if I did not complete FAFSA?](https://winnawards.org/faq-items/what-document-can-i-upload-if-i-did-not-complete-fafsa/) - If you did not complete a FAFSA application, please upload a Word document stating why you did not complete FAFSA.
- [Are there any documents I should have prepared and ready to go when I start my application?](https://winnawards.org/faq-items/are-there-any-documents-i-should-have-prepared-and-ready-to-go-when-i-start-my-application/) - Please have an updated CV prepared as well as the FAFSA Summary Submission, downloaded and ready for upload when completing your application.
- [Do I have to be a 1st year Medical Student in order to apply?](https://winnawards.org/faq-items/do-i-have-to-be-a-1st-year-medical-student-in-order-to-apply/) - Current 1st - 3rd year Medical Students are all encouraged to apply!
- [Can I apply for the program if I am on a leave of absence from my Medical School or if I am taking a GAP or research year?](https://winnawards.org/faq-items/can-i-apply-for-the-program-if-i-am-on-a-leave-of-absence-from-my-medical-school-or-if-i-am-taking-a-gap-or-research-year/) - In order to be eligible for the Winn CIPP, applicants must currently be enrolled full-time in a US accredited Medical School. Students may not be on a leave of absence, in a GAP year, or in a research year. Once students are again enrolled full-time, they will then be eligible to apply for the following
- [Are there any citizenship requirements in order to be eligible for the program?](https://winnawards.org/faq-items/are-there-any-citizenship-requirements-in-order-to-be-eligible-for-the-program/) - US citizens, US permanent residents, and students with Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) approval are all eligible to apply for Winn CIPP. Proof of status may be required upon acceptance.
- [What will the clinical trials training consist of? Will this be formal coursework (i.e., biostats, epidemiology, writing trials or grants), practical instruction on developing and running investigator-initiated trials and industry-sponsored trials, or a combination of the two?](https://winnawards.org/faq-items/what-will-the-clinical-trials-training-consist-of-will-this-be-formal-coursework-i-e-biostats-epidemiology-writing-trials-grants-practical-instruction-on-developing-and-running-investigator-ini/) - The two-year Robert A. Winn Excellence in Clinical Trials: Community-oriented Clinical Trialist Training (Winn COCT Training) will be delivered in a variety of formats (e.g., didactic lectures, practical workshops, expert panels, and roundtable community discussions). Additionally, it will provide comprehensive training in clinical research design, funding, and implementation, and in community engagement methods and strategies.
- [I have some experience assisting with clinical trials and completed my medical residency more than 10 years ago. Do I still qualify for this program?](https://winnawards.org/faq-items/i-have-some-experience-assisting-with-clinical-trials-and-completed-my-medical-residency-15-years-ago-do-i-still-qualify-for-this-program/) - New or early stage investigators are eligible to apply for the Winn CDA program. As defined by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), a new investigator has completed his or her terminal research degree or clinical training—whichever date is later—within the past 10 years and has not yet competed successfully for a substantial, competing NIH
- [Why is the Winn CDA focused on the disease areas of cancer, cardiovascular disease and immunologic disorders?](https://winnawards.org/faq-items/why-is-the-winn-cda-focused-on-the-disease-areas-of-cancer-hematology-and-oncology-cardiovascular-disease-and-immunologic-disorders/) - These are the therapeutic focus areas of the program funding partners. The strategy of the partners is to fund innovative demonstration projects in these areas.
- [How are accepted students for Winn CIPP matched with a program city?](https://winnawards.org/faq-items/how-are-accepted-students-matched-with-a-program-city/) - Factors include applicant preference, local services (i.e., available housing, childcare, etc.), and availability during the program period. Please note the cities are subject to change. City and site matching may take place after the official award notice.
- [What are the Primary Mentor qualifications?](https://winnawards.org/faq-items/what-are-the-primary-mentor-qualifications/) - Primary Mentors must hold an MD, DO, MD/PhD, or DO/PhD. Mentors from an academic institution must hold a position as an associate or full professor. Mentors are expected to be established Clinical Investigators with an active clinical trial that the scholar can work on during the two-year program period.
- [Can I apply if I am conducting clinical trials internationally?](https://winnawards.org/faq-items/can-i-apply-if-i-am-conducting-clinical-trials-internationally/) - Yes, applicants who are doing global clinical trials can apply as long as they are employed by a US institution, and meet all other eligibility criteria.
- [What kinds of site projects can I expect to work on while participating in Winn CIPP?](https://winnawards.org/faq-items/what-kinds-of-site-projects-can-i-expect-to-work-on-while-participating-in-cipp/) - Projects will vary by site but generally include community needs assessments and implementation of patient initiatives (e.g., education, outreach, and/or informational programs). Sites will provide the goal and objectives of the project, but students will have input into design, activities, etc. Examples of projects completed by previous cohorts included the following: Analyses of ongoing clinical
- [Do I need to be affiliated with a safety net hospital or community health clinic to be considered?](https://winnawards.org/faq-items/do-i-need-to-have-an-affiliation-with-a-safety-net-hospital-or-community-health-clinic-to-be-considered/) - The scholar will need admitting rights to whatever institution that is associated with their mentor’s clinical trial.
- [I am currently a clinician-researcher and dedicate a certain portion of my time to research and a certain portion to clinical care. Do I have to dedicate 40% of my full-time equivalent (FTE) to research only?](https://winnawards.org/faq-items/i-am-currently-a-clinician-researcher-and-dedicate-a-certain-portion-of-my-time-to-research-and-a-certain-portion-to-clinical-care-do-i-have-to-dedicate-40-of-my-fte-to-research-only/) - Yes, 40% of the scholar's FTE should be dedicated to research. If there are other research projects that already have a substantial amount of their time taken up, the scholar may not have time to participate in this program.
- [Am I allowed to have more than one mentor?](https://winnawards.org/faq-items/am-i-allowed-to-have-more-than-one-mentor/) - Yes, each scholar can have more than one mentor; however, only one mentor will receive the honorarium and only one mentor letter and biosketch should be included with the application.
- [How often do I need to meet with my mentor?](https://winnawards.org/faq-items/how-often-do-i-need-to-meet-with-my-mentor/) - Scholars should meet with their mentors once a week (four times a month). Ideally, three of those meetings should occur as in-person meetings to facilitate open discussions and strong relationship building.
- [If I have more than one mentor, will the secondary mentors on my team receive a stipend as well?](https://winnawards.org/faq-items/if-i-have-more-than-one-mentor-will-the-secondary-mentors-on-my-mentor-team-receive-a-stipend-as-well/) - Although we are grateful to the support you receive from your mentorship team and other secondary mentors, only the primary mentor is compensated for their time.
- [Is there a mentor onboarding so that my mentor understands their role?](https://winnawards.org/faq-items/is-there-a-mentor-onboarding-so-that-my-mentor-understands-their-role/) - Yes! Mentors are invited to a virtual orientation shortly after the program begins.
- [Am I proposing my own research study or am I writing about my mentor's research study?](https://winnawards.org/faq-items/am-i-proposing-my-own-research-study-or-am-i-writing-about-my-mentors-research-study/) - Each scholar shall be mentored by an experienced clinical investigator at an established clinical trial site and participate substantively in the mentor’s active clinical trial. It is not expected that the scholar will have their own clinical trial, although some may.
- [I have a PhD only. Am I eligible to apply for this program?](https://winnawards.org/faq-items/i-have-a-phd-only-am-i-eligible-to-apply-for-this-program/) - No. Candidates must hold the degree of either: MD, MD/PhD, DO or DO/PhD only.
- [Are US permanent residents (green card holders) eligible to apply for Winn CIPP?](https://winnawards.org/faq-items/are-us-permanent-residents-green-card-holders-eligible-to-apply-for-winn-cipp/) - Yes, US citizens, US permanent residents, and students with Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) approval are all eligible to apply for Winn CIPP. Proof of status may be required upon acceptance.
- [May I miss a few days of the program?](https://winnawards.org/faq-items/may-i-miss-a-few-days-of-the-program/) - Winn CIPP spans only six-weeks, and students may not miss time on site. For prior school-related obligations, students are required to have their time off approved by their site placement and Winn CIPP staff well in advance.
- [What is my day-to-day going to be like on site?](https://winnawards.org/faq-items/what-is-my-day-to-day-going-to-be-like-on-site/) - The daily schedule will vary by site. All students will have exposure to clinical research activities, opportunities for community engagement, learning days, meetings with site leaders, and mentoring by an early-career physician.
- [What are my weekly hours for Winn CIPP?](https://winnawards.org/faq-items/what-are-my-weekly-hours-for-winn-cipp/) - Most site partners operate on a business schedule (i.e., 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM on weekdays), but this may vary by site. Students will follow the schedule established by the placement site.
- [Must I be a US Citizen to participate in this program?](https://winnawards.org/faq-items/must-i-be-a-us-citizen-to-participate-in-this-program/) - Eligible candidates will need to be US Citizens, Lawful Permanent Residents (LPRs) as defined by the US Department of Homeland Security or hold a H-1B or O-1 Visa. The Visa must be valid during the full program period.
- [Does my mentor receive a stipend?](https://winnawards.org/faq-items/does-my-mentor-receive-a-stipend/) - Yes, your mentor will receive a $4,800 stipend each year of the program.
- [Does my mentor need to be at my same institution?](https://winnawards.org/faq-items/does-my-mentor-need-to-be-at-my-same-institution/) - Not necessarily. Although ideal, your mentor can be at another institution. Please be sure to update the Winn CDA team with any institution changes for your mentor along with updates to contact information as they occur by emailing winncda@vcu.edu.
- [Is the mentor stipend included in the annual $120,000 budget?](https://winnawards.org/faq-items/is-the-mentor-stipend-included-in-the-annual-120000-budget/) - The mentor’s stipend is not included in the $120k/yr. You do not have to include the mentor's stipend in your budget.
- [Who is my mentor?](https://winnawards.org/faq-items/who-is-my-mentor/) - Your mentor is the mentor you submitted during the application stage. The Winn CDA team does not assign mentors for the awardees. If you would like to confirm your mentor, please email us at winncda@vcu.edu for more details.
- [What if the mentor identified in the application is no longer available to support me in the program?](https://winnawards.org/faq-items/what-if-the-mentor-identified-in-the-application-is-no-longer-available-to-support-me-in-the-program/) - If mentor changes are required, please email the Winn CDA team to see how to best proceed at winncda@vcu.edu.

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