Overview
Led by Dr. Michelle Chui, ADEPT supports part-time PhD students (enrolled in fewer than eight credits) in in the translational, biomedical research workforce who are committed to improving health for all in. Through a structured, cohort-based model, ADEPT provides scholars with the time, resources, and mentoring needed to thrive academically and professionally while navigating the unique challenges of part-time doctoral training.
As an ADEPT Scholar, you will:
- Attend in-person cohort sessions twice each semester
- Attend check-in meetings with Dr. Amy Filut, administrative lead
- Attend a mentor meeting each semester (fall, spring, and summer)
As an ADEPT Scholar, you will have the opportunity to:
- Participate in ICTR TL1 professional development meetings and Writing Workshops
- Participate in ICTR-sponsored Mentoring Up training.
See the application details section for instructions on how to apply.
Application Details
Terms:
$12,000 scholarship ($4,000 per semester; fall, spring, and summer)
$500 in travel funds per year (plus $500 in travel funds to be provided by advisor, graduate program, or research team)
Duration:
Up to 2 years
Applicant Eligibility:
PhD student
Graduate program supports clinical and translational research
Dissertation aims to improve health for all
Applicants have overcome adversity in their life/career
Special Criteria:
Part-time non-dissertator PhD students (enrolled in fewer than eight credits)
How to Apply:
For a complete program description and eligibility, please refer to the Request for Applications (RFA).
Submit an application:
Note: we have 1 spot open in Summer 2026.
Funding Acknowledgement
Funding for ADEPT was provided by the UW School of Medicine and Public Health from the Wisconsin Partnership Program (Grant ID #5132) through a grant to the UW Institute for Clinical and Translational Research. The UW Institute for Clinical and Translational Research also receives funding from NIH-NCATS Clinical and Translational Science Award (CTSA) 1UL1TR002373.
