Research

Pitt’s Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI) transforms scientific research and clinical discoveries into modern medical techniques that improve lives.

The Office of Sponsored Programs provides a comprehensive list of funding databases available to trainees and faculty. 

A collection of other resources is available to you at postdoc.pitt.edu, with new resources being added regularly.

Are you applying for a NIH grant? The NIH offers a four-part video tutorial series that walks you through the basics of preparing, writing, and submitting your application. These short videos will provide you with a basic overview of the process, as well as a variety of tips for success, and are available to view for free anytime. 

The CTSI Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) Center serves as a resource for researchers at the University of Pittsburgh. CTSI's objective is to provide education to researchers to learn to effectively recognize and avoid research misconduct and understand the resources that are available to support research.

The Office of Clinical Research, Health Sciences was started in 2001 to promote clinical research at the University of Pittsburgh and its affiliated institutions by providing research-related resources for volunteers, sponsors, investigators and research staff. 

Postdoctoral education is an important element in the research and scholarship environment at the University of Pittsburgh. In general, a postdoctoral appointment provides a recent Ph.D. graduate with opportunities to continue development of his or her research skills, learn new research techniques, and work under the supervision of a senior research faculty member. This document describes the process of postdoctoral appointment.

The mission of the Office of Research, Health Sciences (OORHS) is to foster both the emerging and the established research enterprises within and across the six schools of the Health Sciences at the University of Pittsburgh.