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. Click here to view upcoming TIERS+ events.
For more information about TIERS, please contact:
Tyren Lucas, MBA
Director, CCTS Training Academy
lucastj@uab.edu - (205) 934-6670
August 8, 2025; 12-1 (CT) PM via Zoom | 
"How to Create a Grant Budget"
Presenter: Andrew Barton, MS, Tulane University
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View recordings of previous CCTS TIERS events on the CCTS Video Channel.
Looking Ahead:
| Date & Time | Session Theme | Title/Topic |
|---|---|---|
| 9/12/2025 12-1pm (CT) |
Translational Science and Research | Dissemination and Implementation in Translational Research Dr. Katherine Mills (Tulane) |
| 10/10/2025 12-1pm (CT) |
Translational Science and Research | How To Approach Conflict Resolution In Teams, Dr. Michelle Horvath (UAB) |
| 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 |