The GCRU continues to provide innovative research internships for those interested in gaining experience with all aspects of clinical research. In 2021, at the height of the pandemic, we provided GCRU research internships to seven Master’s degree students from the Clinical Research Program, five undergraduate work-study students, one EMT, and one high school summer intern. Also, the GCRU in collaboration with BMC provided an opportunity for two urban college students in the Research Apprenticeship Multicultural Program (RAMP) to gain experience in clinical research by observing the implementation of protocols in the GCRU and attending an overview presentation of research administration and finance at BMC. In 2022, the GCRU also provided opportunities for college graduates and co-op students to learn about all aspects of the multidisciplinary efforts of clinical trial administration including: operations, implementation, regulatory compliance, investigational pharmacy, and finance. As part of the active Research Job Connection, which connects Principal Investigators and individuals interested in being part of a research team, BU and BMC students, along with staff were connected to clinical research teams supporting in a Research Assistant and/or Research Coordinator capacity.
