The mission of the CCTS Training Interdisciplinary & Emerging Research Scholars (TIERS) program is to provide beneficial information on career planning and development in a relaxed environment structured to promote collaborative learning, networking, and problem-solving. Topics match the NIH grant cycle to focus discussion on shared writing challenges.
This year, the TIERS program is introducing a specialized focus for our monthly workshops, categorizing them into three key themes: Career Development, Excellence in Grantsmanship, and Clinical & Translational Science.
TIERS occurs via Zoom on the second Friday of each month at noon.**
Register for upcoming TIERS events below. 
**Stay locked in with the CCTS for TIERS+, our new exclusive bonus TIERS sessions! In addition to our monthly TIERS program curriculum, we will present additional sessions throughout the year that feature hot topics and take a deeper dive into areas that are highly requested from our subject matter experts. You don’t want to miss out on this opportunity to stay ahead of the curve on your learning journey!
For more information about TIERS, please contact:
Tyren Lucas, MBA
Director, CCTS Training Academy
lucastj@uab.edu - (205) 934-6670
April 11, 2025; 12-1 (CT) PM via Zoom | 
"How To Work Effectively Within Teams"
Presenter: Joel Dobbs, PharmD, University of Alabama at Birmingham
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May 9, 2025; 12-1 (CT) PM via Zoom | 
"How to Build Your Biosketch: Stay Compliant With the New NIH Requirements"
Presenter: Marla Hertz, PhD, University of Alabama at Birmingham
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View Past TIERS Presentations
View recordings of previous CCTS TIERS events on the CCTS Video Channel.
Looking Ahead:
| Date & Time | Session Theme | Title/Topic |
|---|---|---|
| 6/13/2025 12-1pm (CT) |
Grantsmanship | Creating Your Specific Aims & Abstracts |
| 7/11/2025 12-1pm (CT) |
Grantsmanship | What To Expect During A Study Section Review |
| 8/8/2025 12-1pm (CT) |
Grantsmanship | How to Create A Grant Budget |
| 9/12/2025 12-1pm (CT) |
Translational Science and Research | Dissemination and Implementation in Translational Research |
| 10/10/2025 12-1pm (CT) |
Translational Science and Research | How To Work Effectively Within Teams |
| 11/14/2025 12-1pm (CT) |
Translational Science and Research | Effectively Utilizing Social Media In Research |
| 12/12/2025 12-1pm (CT) |
Translational Science and Research | How to Engage and Leverage the IRB While Designing Your Project |