Mentored Clinical Scientists Program in Drug Abuse & Addiction (NIDA K12)
This program offers mentored clinical research training for junior faculty focused on substance use and addiction at the Medical University of South Carolina.
Funder: Medical University of South Carolina
Due Dates: Applications are not currently being accepted
Funding Amounts: Up to $100,000 salary/year plus $25,000/year research support; 2 years (optional 3rd year)
Summary: Intensive mentored clinical research training and career development for junior faculty pursuing independence in drug abuse and addiction research.
Key Information: Minimum 75% effort required; open only to early-career clinical researchers; U.S. citizenship/permanent residency required.
Description
The Mentored Clinical Scientists Program in Drug Abuse & Addiction (NIDA K12) at the Medical University of South Carolina provides junior faculty and transitioning postdoctoral fellows with comprehensive mentored training in clinical research focused on substance use and addiction. The program combines didactic coursework, seminars, journal clubs, and hands-on research mentorship to foster research independence. Participants receive individualized support in research methodology, experimental design, statistics, research ethics, human subjects protection, and grantsmanship. Scholars are mentored by leading clinician-scientists and biomedical researchers in the field of substance use research.
