Team Science Training

A diverse team of people meeting.

The following content serves as a resource for researchers to enhance their skills needed to perform transdisciplinary, team-based translational research. Here you will find learning modules, toolkits, articles, videos and links on a variety of topics from team building and team management to communication and conflict resolution and more.

The resources compiled here have been developed by Clinical and Translational Science Award (CTSA) institutions as well the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

COALESCE

The CTSA Online Assistance for LEveraging the Science of Collaborative Effort (COALESCE) is a free online educational resource developed by Northwestern University researchers and can be accessed at TeamScience.Net. The learning platform uses self-guided modules and an online video course to help learners envision how transdisciplinary collaboration can work and overcome challenges that arise. Users are able to move freely throughout the site, identifying topics of interest and viewing expert and research-based information on those topics at will.

You can earn a certificate for completing the required modules as well as pre- and post-assessments.

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Team Science Strategy Modules

The Clinical and Translational Science Collaborative at Case Western Reserve University has created a series of four team science strategy modules. Each module consists of a short video and downloadable materials on the following topics:

  • Building a Culture of Teamwork from the Beginning
  • Running Efficient and Effective Meetings
  • Managing Conflict in Teams
  • Communicating Across Disciplines

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TOOLKIT

The Interprofessional Team Writing Toolkit was developed by the University of Washington for researchers interested in improving how they collaborate in interprofessional teams to conduct scholarly writing. It provides written instruction with rationale and shareable resources for use throughout the team writing process. The toolkit will help teams identify the roles of each author, chart progress and to determine needs for revising, editing, or providing additional information.

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Working in an interdisciplinary team can be challenging. The thought of bringing together people from different backgrounds and careers can be intimidating. Here are tips and resources on how to make this concept a successful possibility:

Communication is one of the key factors that help teams be effective. Being a good communicator will not only improve your team experience, but it will also be useful in many other aspects of your career.

Learn more about how to develop effective communication skills and listening skills by viewing the tools listed below:

Teams should not fear or avoid conflict. Though conflict can be difficult and stressful, it is actually very normal and, if handled well, can help the team grow and become stronger. Below are resources to help mediate conflict resolution:

NIH Science of Team Science Additional Resources