Supporting the Scientists of the Future
As the central office for scientists-in-training at Cleveland Clinic Research, Research Education and Training Center (RETC) provides focused support, professional development, and program administration for all of our trainees. Our office supports burgeoning researchers at every level, from high school students who are just starting to learn about research for the first time to postdoctoral fellows who are ready to become independent scientists.
What Does Research Education and Training Center
(RETC) Offer?
The Research Education and Training Center (RETC) is the central office for
scientists-in-training at Cleveland Clinic Research. RETC provides focused
support, professional development, and program administration for all of our
trainees. Our office supports burgeoning researchers at every level, from
high school students who are just starting to learn about research for the
first time to postdoctoral fellows who are ready to become independent
scientists.
Administrative Support
Joining a new organization can be intimidating, especially if you are moving to a new city or a new country. RETC is here through your entire experience as a trainee, from helping with onboarding paperwork before you arrive to connecting you with our alumni network after you have finished your training.
RETC serves as the centralized administrative office for research training, ensuring a seamless experience throughout your time at Cleveland Clinic Research. Our team supports onboarding, contracts, partner institution invoicing, and internal financial processes, while providing personalized guidance to international trainees through our extensive experience with visa sponsorships and close partnership with Cleveland Clinic's dedicated visa team.
Professional Development
RETC offers structured, career-focused programming designed to help scientists-in-training strengthen key competencies, gain confidence, and prepare for future success. Programs include individualized career guidance, monthly professional development sessions based on the National Postdoctoral Association's Core Competencies, and specialized summer curricula that engage and inspire high school and undergraduate students.
Individualized Support
Career Development Seminar Series
Summer Student Seminar Series and Poster Sessions
Fellowships and Awards
RETC connects trainees with opportunities that support research training, recognize achievement, and advance careers.
- Training Fellowships
Institutional, individual, mentored, career development. - Leadership and Excellence Awards
Recognizing outstanding scientific contributions and achievements. - Career Development Awards
Providing support for trainees pursuing their next career step.
Engagement and Outreach
RETC fosters a vibrant research community by creating opportunities for
trainees to connect, collaborate, and engage outside of the laboratory.
Annual events include,Graduate Student Appreciation Week(GSAW), National
Postdoc Appreciation Week (NPAW), Northeast Ohio Science and Engineering
Fair (NEOSEF) and more.
Trainees enjoy a culture of belonging,
leadership, and lifelong professional connections through Cleveland Clinic's
vibrant Alumni Association
Trainee Association
The Trainee
Association fosters community, leadership development, and
trainee advocacy for graduate students and postdoctoral
fellows. In partnership with RETC, the association helps
shape programs, organize events, and enhance the overall
trainee experience.
Hearing Trainee Voices
RETC actively
seeks trainee feedback to ensure our programs, resources,
and support meet the evolving needs of scientists in
training. Through regular surveys, town halls with Research
leadership, and informational sessions with immigration
experts, we foster open dialogue and continuously improve
the trainee experience.
Professional Memberships
Through continuing professional memberships, the RETC team implements best standards and practices to make Cleveland Clinic the best place to train in research.
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National Postdoctoral Association (NPA)
Our postdoctoral training program was recently awarded one of the inaugural Institutional Policy Awards by the NPA due to our alignment with the organization's Recommended Policies and Procedures.
All Cleveland Clinic Research postdocs can register to join the NPA as an affiliate member at no cost to you. - Association of
American Medical Colleges (AAMC)
The AAMC Biomedical Research Advancement, Training, and Oversight (BRATO) Group is a professional development community for leaders of PhD, MD-PhD, and postdoctoral training programs. Consistent with AAMC best practices, RETC leverages nationally recognized resources to enhance research training. - Graduate
Career Consortium (GCC)
RETC aligns its career development programming with GCC best practices and adopts evidence-based approaches and resources to help trainees explore career options, develop professional skills, and prepare for successful careers in academia, industry, government and beyond.
Why Train at Cleveland Clinic Research?
At Cleveland Clinic Research, our trainees are an integral part of a
world-class research enterprise dedicated to advancing discovery and
improving human health in one of the top hospitals in the world. Our
research programs are specifically designed to allow our trainees to make
meaningful contributions to science while gaining valuable skills and
experience that will lead them to professional success in any path their
career takes.
Look below to learn more about what sets Cleveland
Clinic Research apart.
Scientific Environment
Train with world-class investigators, advanced technologies, shared core facilities, and emerging research platforms, including the world's first quantum computer exclusively dedicated to healthcare research.
Clinical Focus & Impact
See your scientific discoveries make a real impact on patient care through close collaboration with clinicians, access to clinical resources, and integration with the clinical enterprise. Contribute to research that advances diagnosis, treatment, and prevention across the full spectrum of human health and disease.
Global Network
Benefit from Cleveland Clinic's dedication to research, education and innovation, leading to opportunities for collaboration, networking, and engagement around the country and the world.
Track Record of Success
Achieve your research and career goals by following in the footsteps of our many successful alumni, who continue to make groundbreaking discoveries, train the next generation of scientists, and become leaders in their fields.
Centralized Support
Receive dedicated support throughout your research training at every stage of your career, allowing you to focus on your research while developing the professional skills needed for long-term success. Take advantage of the wide variety of resources available to trainees, from practical assistance to individual mentorship and coaching, and more.