The Association of Clinical Research Professionals

2027 ACRP ASCRT Scholarship Application: Career Entry Pathway

Applicants may apply for only one ACRP scholarship or grant per year. If applications are submitted to more than one program, ACRP reserves the right to disqualify the applicant from all scholarship and grant opportunities.

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ASCRT Scholarship Application: Career Entry Pathway

Your Name(Required)
Your Address(Required)
Your Email Address(Required)
This email address MUST match the email address in your ACRP Account. Creating an ACRP Account is required to apply.
Applicants must explicitly attest to their intention to enter and contribute to the clinical research field, verifying your commitment to a career in clinical research. We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.(Required)
I attest that I plan to pursue a career in clinical research and am committed to contributing to the field.
Applicants must be enrolled in a community college, technical college, or undergraduate program in clinical research or the equivalent thereof.
An unofficial transcript that is current as of the date you submit this application. Please name the file: Lastname_Transcript.
Accepted file types: pdf, Max. file size: 50 MB.
A letter of recommendation from a faculty member or a professional reference (such as a current or past employer). This letter must be on institutional letterhead. The recommendation should address why you are a strong candidate for this scholarship. The letter should address the applicant’s qualifications and potential contributions to the field of clinical research. It must also speak to the applicant’s current involvement in or future plans to be involved in the clinical research industry. Please name the file: Lastname_Recommendation.
Accepted file types: pdf, Max. file size: 50 MB.
A current resume. Please name the file: Lastname_Resume.
Accepted file types: pdf, Max. file size: 50 MB.
A professional headshot. Headshots may be used to recognize and promote scholarship and grant recipients. To ensure a fair review process, headshots are not included in application evaluations and are not considered during recipient selection. Please name the file: Lastname_Headshot.
Accepted file types: png, jpg, Max. file size: 50 MB.
Upload a personal statement or video introduction (maximum 2 minutes) detailing your motivation for pursuing a career in clinical research and how this scholarship will support your career goals. Please name the file: Lastname_PersonalStatement.
Max. file size: 50 MB.
What unique perspectives or skills do you bring to a career in clinical research as someone at the beginning of your career?
Describe relevant or transferrable work experience (examples: internships, volunteer work, or entry-level positions) you have held that relate to your pursuit of a career in clinical research. How did these experiences shape your career aspirations?
What specific skills or knowledge do you hope to gain through this scholarship, and how do you plan to apply them in your early career endeavors?
What barriers or challenges have you faced in pursuing your education or career in clinical research? How would this scholarship help you overcome them?
Discuss the importance of ensuring equitable access to healthcare and clinical research opportunities for marginalized communities. How have your personal experiences or perspectives influenced your point of view?
Please note if there is any additional information the committee should be aware of when considering your application.
Are You an ACRP Member?(Required)
Eligibility(Required)
By checking the box, I attest that all information provided in this application is correct. I understand that if I have provided inaccurate or misleading information, that will jeopardize my ability to keep the scholarship funds.
Artificial Intelligence Attestation(Required)
We recognize that AI tools are increasingly used for many purposes. However, for the short-answer questions in this application, we want to hear directly from you, in your own words and based on your own experiences. Please do not use AI tools to write or assist with your responses to these questions.