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We help researchers advance their projects—and their careers—with tailored services, training programs, and funding.

ICTR works to improve the health of Wisconsin by making the research process smoother, faster, and more impactful.

Services, support, and funding to accelerate your impact

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Research Services
ICTR provide comprehensive support for every stage of the research process, from initial design and development to implementation.
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Education & Training
ICTR offers a variety of educational programs and training opportunities designed to advance your research career and broaden your knowledge.
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Funding Opportunities
ICTR’s robust funding awards include pilot projects that help turn evidence into interventions and career development awards that help researchers grow professionally.

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Three ICTR leaders inducted as Fellows of ACTS in inaugural cohort

Drs. Allan Brasier, Chris Pfund, and Chris Sorkness have been named Fellows of the Association of the Clinical and Translational Science, reflecting their significant contributions to the field.

April 21, 2026

Wisconsin researchers develop faster, safer test for blastomycosis

Wisconsin researchers have developed an improved testing method that could dramatically speed up the process of diagnosing blastomycosis.

Fourth BIRCWH scholar, a breast cancer researcher, joins current cohort

Dr. Anna Beck has joined the current cohort of the UW Building Interdisciplinary Research Careers in Women’s Health program.

Part-time doctoral students find support through ADEPT

Speech-language pathologist Joanne Yee credits ICTR’s ADEPT program with fueling her success as she pursues a PhD in clinical investigation on a part-time basis.

Featured Events

May 13

Using “honest broker” Epic MyChart, Direct Email, and Postal Mail to Support Participant Recruitment for Sensitive Adult and Youth Study Populations

11:00 am – 12:00 pm

Zoom Call
May 20

Clinical Trials Community of Practice: Clinical Trial Budgeting: What Every PI Should Know

12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Zoom Call

Our Achievements Make an Impact

Founded in 2007, ICTR helps diverse researchers from many fields improve the speed, efficiency, and equity of their work, while shortening the time to bring innovations to practice.

8,667
Protocols supported by ICTR since 2012
6,479
Publications citing ICTR support since 2012
450
Pilot grant awards
5,621
Scholars served or trained by ICTR since 2012
91
K scholars
150+
Institutional collaborators in 2024