Winn Awards

The Robert A. Winn Excellence in Clinical Trials Award Program is dedicated to enhancing participation in clinical trials to achieve better health outcomes across diverse communities. This program supports the next generation of clinical researchers through various initiatives tailored to early-stage physician investigators and medical students from underrepresented backgrounds.

Key offerings include the Winn Career Development Award (CDA), a two-year initiative aimed at fostering community-focused clinical trialists committed to transforming the research landscape. The Winn Clinical Investigator Pathway Program (CIPP) provides a six-week externship for underrepresented medical students, immersing them in community-based clinical research. Furthermore, the Winn Clinical Investigator Leadership Award (CILA) recognizes outstanding graduates of the CDA program specializing in oncology and cardiovascular research with a three-year career development plan.

Through these programs, the Robert A. Winn Excellence in Clinical Trials Award Program strives to mentor future leaders in medicine and promote diversity in clinical trials, ultimately saving more lives and improving healthcare accessibility.