These KL2 programs support a cohort of Scholars for a period of two years to facilitate the development and participation in the conduct of translational research and the enhancement of patient care.
MISSION:
The mission of the KL2 program is to prepare developing investigators to pursue independent careers focused on translating research evidence into practice and to evaluate the benefits and harms of different strategies and interventions on patient outcomes.
PROGRAM COMPONENTS:
Mentored Research Training - Multidisciplinary mentored research training is the backbone of the program and fundamental to successful career development. The program includes a partnership of CCTS Partner Network Institutions and their respective interdisciplinary research centers, offering a large and diverse pool of experienced Mentors.
Didactic Training - Scholars are strongly encouraged to participate in a combination of courses and seminars to address specific training goals tailored to their background, experience, career objectives and interests.
Support for Training Related Expenses - For each appointed KL2 Scholar, limited funds are available to support annual research-related expenditures, including but not limited to tuition and fees, travel, and research staff.
KEY DATES:
We will be accepting letters of intent for KL2 Scholar slots until July 13, 2015. Those letters deemed meritorious by the selection committee will be invited to submit a full proposal due by September 14, 2015. Scholars will be selected by October 19, 2015 with a start date of November 1, 2015.
ELIGIBILITY:
Selected candidates must commit a minimum of 75% of time to research and career development. Candidates must be U.S. citizens, non-citizen nationals, or have permanent residency status. Eligible applicants will have earned a clinical or research doctorate, including PhD, ScD, DrPH, MD, DO, DC, ND, DDS, DMD, DNS or equivalent doctoral degree. Candidates must be junior-level, full-time faculty at one of the CCTS Partner Network Institutions or be able to provide assurance of a staff appointment on or before October 1, 2015. Candidates must be able to demonstrate a commitment to research training. Additional eligibility criteria are included in the full Letter of Intent instruction materials.
Email the CCTS with questions regarding eligibility, program requirements and the selection process; or request a Letter of Intent instructional packet: