K to R Clinician Scientist Bridge Funding
The K to R Clinician Scientist Bridge Funding from MUSC supports early career clinician scientists with salary support as they transition from K awards to independent research funding.
Funder: Medical University of South Carolina
Due Dates: December 15, 2026
Funding Amounts: Up to $100,000 or the annual K-award equivalent salary/fringe (whichever is less); one-year award.
Summary: Supports early career clinician scientists at MUSC College of Medicine transitioning from K awards to independent research by providing extended salary support.
Description
The K to R Clinician Scientist Bridge Funding program at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) College of Medicine is designed to help early career clinician scientists who are completing a K-level career development award but have not yet secured independent federal research funding. The program provides one year of extended salary and fringe benefit support, enabling awardees to pursue new federal grants such as R01, R03, R21, or NSF awards. This targeted bridge funding addresses the unique challenges faced by clinician scientists at this critical transition point, aiming to foster continued research progress and independence.
