College of Medicine Clinician Scientist K12 Scholars Program
The College of Medicine Clinician Scientist K12 Scholars Program at MUSC provides mentored research training and professional development for early-career physician scientists in clinical and translational research.
Funder: Medical University of South Carolina
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: 40% salary support (subject to NIH cap) | $20,000 project funds/year | $1,000 travel funds/year | 1–2 year award duration typical
Summary: Provides mentored research training, salary support, and professional development for early-career physician scientists at MUSC College of Medicine.
Key Information: Only for junior faculty (Instructor/Assistant Professor) with clinical doctoral degrees at MUSC College of Medicine.
Description
The College of Medicine Clinician Scientist K12 Scholars Program at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) is designed to foster the growth and retention of early-career physician scientist investigators. Through structured mentorship, didactic training, and professional development, the program equips junior faculty with the skills, resources, and support needed to achieve research independence and contribute to the expansion of clinical and translational research at MUSC. Scholars are expected to develop competitive extramural grant applications and transition toward independent research careers.
