Graduate Programs
You are the Future of Research
Train at Lerner
Lerner Research Institute offers joint doctoral programs through partnerships with Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland State University, Kent State University and the University of Akron. Many Cleveland Clinic faculty have adjunct, joint or primary appointments at these universities making it possible to complete the research requirements for a PhD with an advisor at Cleveland Clinic and graduate with a degree from one of these four universities. Learn more about the joint programs we offer in collaboration with each university below.
About Lerner Research Institute
Lerner Research Institute is home to laboratory-based, translational and clinical research at Cleveland Clinic, a top hospital in the nation. As a research institute embedded within an international hospital system, we are uniquely poised to improve patient care; our scientists work closely with Cleveland Clinic physicians to transform groundbreaking discoveries made in the laboratory to the patient’s bedside. Learn more about us.
400+
Trainees
190
Labs
$140M
Federal Funding
Lerner Graduate Student Association
The Lerner Graduate Student Association (LGSA) is dedicated to fostering a collaborative community for our graduate students and enhancing academic and professional development. We aim to provide resources and support for graduate students, advocate their needs and interests, and recognize their achievements and contributions to the research community. All graduate students are eligible to become members of the LGSA. For more information please contact us.
Research Education & Training Center
Our Research Education Training & Center is dedicated to supporting postdoctoral fellows and graduate students excel in their roles through sharing knowledge, programming and individualized interactions.
Have a question? Contact us.
Trainee News
Physician-Scientist Training Program Graduates First Student
11/12/2020
Dr. Smith, a vascular surgery resident in the Heart, Vascular &Thoracic Institute, recently earned his PhD through Lerner Research Institute’s innovative physician-scientist training program.
Read More
VIDEO: Explore a PhD in Molecular Medicine
11/03/2020
Hear directly from program leadership and current students about our unique collaborative graduate training opportunity that integrates basic science and medical knowledge.
Read MoreConnect with Us
The Lerner Postdoctoral Association and Alumni Network on LinkedIn is a group of current and former postdoctoral fellows, research associates and graduate students at Cleveland Clinic Lerner Research Institute. We share opportunities for career development, networking and highlighting our scientific achievements.