Welcome!
We are delighted to have you on board as a member of the overarching CTSA Program. One of the objectives of the program is to promote collaboration and communication to address translational challenges that no one team can overcome in isolation. We hope our role as the program’s coordinating center will help encourage that.
Below is a list of actions that will help you become familiarized with our site and the resources available to you through CLIC. If you have any questions, comments, or concerns, please reach out to us.
Best,
Martin Zand & Deborah Ossip, CLIC co-directors
Getting Started with CLIC
1. Create an account
Creating an account is a simple, one-time process. To begin, select "Log in" in the upper right-hand corner of the screen. Login and account creation use the same process. Please be sure to complete your account profile and encourage your team to do so as well. Any questions can be directed to help@clic-ctsa.org.
From the CLIC Homepage, new users can select "Log in" on the top right of the page. Users have the option of using their institutional login (recommended), LinkedIn, or Google. After this, selecting "My Account" in the top right of the page provides users with the opportunity to edit their profile to complete the account creation process. To edit your account, select the "Edit" tab. Fill in any required information as well as any additional information you would like to share. Press "Save" when you have completed the process.
2. Learn about CLIC
Learn more about CLIC and the services we provide, as well as meet the team.
3. Learn about the hub directory
Browse the hub directory to familiarize yourself with other CTSA Program institutions and their representatives. If you are a representative for your hub, work with your hub administrator to be added to the page.
Visit the CTSA Program Hub Directory. You can use the map or the table to select a hub. Select a Fiscal Year to adjust the map. Select a hub. From the hub page, you can view the Contact PI Organization (this is the organization listed in NIH RePORTER) as well as other organizations that are part of the hub. View the Mission Statement, location, and hub representatives.
4. Get involved
Participate by joining groups, such as the Enterprise Committees, Consortium Groups, or Working Groups.
To learn about the different CTSA Program Groups, select “Groups” in the menu bar then select “About”. To learn more about a specific group type and see a list of current groups, select the group type title.
To join a CTSA Program Group, log into the CLIC website. If you are unsure of what type of group you would like to join, visit the About CTSA Program Groups page to learn about the different types. Select the type of group you would like to join. Browse the list of active groups. Select the group name. For Consortium Groups, use the contact email listed to ask about membership. For Enterprise Committees and Working Groups, look for the Request to Join link under the group title. For Discussion Forums, select the forum you would like to join and then follow the steps to log into the NCATS Google Suite.
5. Share content
Share content such as news, events, opportunities, and other content with the CTSA Program.
After logging into the CLIC website, users can select the "Share Content" link in the top right of the page. On the "Add Content" page, users will find the various submission forms for the different types of content. After completion of the appropriate submission form, users can expect to see their content published to the correct section on the CLIC website within 2 business days once it is approved.
Getting the most out of CLIC
Once you’ve familiarized yourself with the CLIC website, it’s time to start taking advantage of everything our online portal can offer to help you, your hub, and all the other members of the CTSA Program advance translational science.
Through the CLIC website you can:
CTSA Program Webinar
Watch the monthly CTSA Program Webinar
Governance, Guidelines & Policies
Review the CTSA Program Governance, Guidelines & Policies
Common Metrics Initiative
Learn about the Common Metrics Initiative and discover strategies implemented by other hubs to improve upon the different metrics. To find out more about the Insights to Inspire program check out the video below.
Visit the Insights to Inspire page to read the current I2I blogs. Submit your hub story by clicking on the 'Share your Insights' button.
The Common Metrics Webinars page will give you a listing of the recorded webinars and office hours. To access, you will need to be logged into the CLIC website. You can search by topic or year. Once on you have clicked on a topic, you will have access the presentation slide deck, the meeting recording, and if applicable, meeting agenda.
Education
Propel your career by learning new skills through the CLIC Educational Clearinghouse or by exploring new career opportunities or sabbatical opportunities
To share educational resources or opportunities, users can select the "Share Content" link in the top right of the page after logging in. On the "Add Content" page, users will find the various submission forms for the different types of content. After completion of the appropriate submission form, users can expect to see their content published to the correct section on the CLIC website within 2 business days once it is approved.
Collaboration Opportunities
Explore collaboration opportunities, such as Un-Meetings and Synergy Papers.
Suggestion Box
Use the Suggestion Box to suggest topics of interest for discussion at CTSA Program Meetings, Steering Committee Meetings, CTSA Program Webinars, or Consortium Activities
Surveys
View past surveys completed by members of the CTSA Program
Discussion Forums
Engage with others in focused conversations on high priority areas in clinical and translational science with the NCATS Discussion Forums.
Newsletters
Subscribe or manage your membership to newsletters through your account page
CTSA Ansible - a once-monthly newsletter with high-level program updates
CLIC News Roundup - bi-monthly newsletter focused on news from around the consortium
NCATS E-Newsletter - a monthly issue about the Center’s latest research news, announcements, funding opportunities, program accomplishments, and events
Social Media
Connect with us on social media
Both NCATS and CLIC have Twitter handles – follow for the latest CTSA Program updates
Check out what is happening in the consortium on the CTSA Program list on Twitter
For updates via Twitter, navigate to the bottom of the CLIC website and use the link to Follow CLIC or Follow NCATS links. To find news from CLIC or from CTSA Program hubs, select News & Events from the menu bar. Manage your newsletter subscriptions from your account page. You can also subscribe from the News page.
Connect
Connect with other members of the consortium through their contact form
Have questions? Check out the CLIC FAQ page and the CLIC Library. Can't find the answer you are looking for? We are happy to help. Please use our Contact form or email us at help@clic-ctsa.org.