Limited Competition: Mentored Research Career Development Program Award in Clinical and Translational Science Awards (CTSA) Program (K12 Clinical Trial Optional)
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National Institutes of Health (HHS-NIH11)

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Others

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Health

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Grant

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Discretionary

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Yes
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    The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is offering a Limited Competition Mentored Research Career Development Program Award as part of the Clinical and Translational Science Awards (CTSA) Program. This initiative aims to develop innovative institutional research career programs that prepare later-stage postdoctoral fellows and junior faculty for independence in clinical and translational research, with a focus on enhancing workforce diversity in the biomedical sciences. Eligible institutions can request up to $700,000 in direct costs annually for a project period of up to five years, emphasizing mentorship and intensive research experiences, including participation in clinical trials. Interested applicants must submit a companion UM1 application simultaneously and can find further details and application guidelines at the provided NIH link. The application deadline is September 13, 2024, and inquiries can be directed to the NIH OER Webmaster at OERWebmaster03@od.nih.gov.

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    The Department of Health and Human Services, through the National Institutes of Health (NIH), is announcing a Limited Competition Mentored Research Career Development Program (K12) as part of the Clinical and Translational Science Awards (CTSA) Program. This initiative aims to foster innovative institutional research career development programs that prepare later-stage postdoctoral fellows and junior faculty for independence in clinical and translational research, enhancing workforce diversity in the biomedical sciences. Applicants must submit a companion UM1 application simultaneously. The funding opportunity emphasizes mentorship and intensive research experiences, with awards allowing scholars to lead or participate in clinical trials. Institutions can request up to $700,000 in direct costs annually, with a project period of up to five years. The program encourages partnerships between academic and industry stakeholders, focusing on core competencies in clinical and translational research. The document outlines specific requirements for eligible institutions, application procedures, and the comprehensive commitments necessary for successful scholar training, including robust mentorship teams and strategies for enhancing career outcomes. It intends to ensure a diverse pool of researchers and addresses emerging public health challenges through innovative translational science practices.
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