Apply for the UT Southwestern Clinical and Translational Science Award (CTSA) KL2 Mentored Clinical and Translational Research Scholars Career Development Program!
As part of their efforts to expand the applicant pool to their partner Clinical and Translational Science Award (CTSA) institutions, the UT Southwestern KL2 Scholars Program is soliciting applications for qualified individuals to apply as KL2 Mentored Clinical and Translational Research Scholars for September 15, 2023. Interviews will occur at the end of June, and invitations will be extended after July 4.
*** APPLY HERE BY JUNE 12: https://redcap.link/KL2Spring2023/
Please contact Helen Yin at Helen.Yin@utsouthwestern.edu with any questions.
WHAT IS IT?
This two-year program is designed for junior faculty who show great promise towards becoming successful independently funded clinical and translational science investigator, and their salary is supported partially by the KL2 grant.
We support six KL2 Mentored Clinical and Translational Research Scholars each year for a two-year term.
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS:
We expect KL2 Mentored Clinical and Translational Research Scholars will complete the program equipped with the skillset and passion to become successful, independent investigators who make contributions across the entire spectrum of clinical and translational research.
• Two years with significant protected time to focus on research, publications and grant submissions.
• Emphasis on mentoring
• Customized Individual Career Development Plan
• The Scholar will:
• Develop clinical and translational research competencies
• Develop an individualized educational development plan
• Develop critical thinking skills
• Receive formalized coaching on scientific communication
• Develop leadership skills
• Develop a stepwise approach to development of NIH K award applications
• Participate in intensive training and career development for transitioning from K-type to R-type awards after program completion
FINANCIAL SUPPORT:
UT Southwestern KL2 Scholars will receive 75% of their institutional base salary, up to the NIH KL2 specific salary cap ($160,000). Additionally, KL2 Scholars will receive a budget for associated coursework, research funds including pilot awards, and access to biostatistics and epidemiological support from the UT Southwestern CTSA Program Cores.
Scholars will be supported for two years; renewal of the second year of support will depend on a year-end review of the Scholar’s progress and adherence to deliverable milestones. We will also accept KL2 applicants from CTSA Program partner institutions. In this case, the CTSA Program partner institution supported Scholars have the same expectations as the KL2 Scholars in terms of the curriculum.