Limited Competition: Mentored Research Career Development Program Award in Clinical and Translational Science Awards (CTSA) Program (K12 Clinical Trial Optional)
The NCATS offers K12 grants for research career development in clinical and translational science to prepare diverse postdoctoral fellows and junior faculty for independent research careers across various sectors.
Funder: National Institutes of Health
Due Dates: May 28, 2025 | September 29, 2025 | January 28, 2026 | May 28, 2026 | September 28, 2026 | January 28, 2027 | May 28, 2027 | September 28, 2027
Funding Amounts: Up to $700,000–$1,500,000 direct costs per year (by hub tier); up to $120,000/year salary + $10,000–$30,000 research support per scholar; project period up to 5 years.
Summary: Supports institutional programs to prepare diverse postdoctoral fellows and junior faculty for independent clinical and translational science research careers through mentored career development.
Key Information: Limited to institutions with an active or concurrent CTSA UM1 application; only one K12 application per institution; clinical trial participation is optional.
Description
This funding opportunity, offered by the National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences (NCATS) at NIH, supports institutional K12 programs designed to develop the next generation of independent clinical and translational science researchers. The program targets later-stage postdoctoral fellows and junior faculty who are committed to research careers in clinical and translational science, providing them with intensive, mentored career development experiences.
The K12 program is part of the Clinical and Translational Science Awards (CTSA) suite and must be submitted as a companion to a CTSA UM1 application. The program aims to foster a diverse, highly skilled workforce capable of advancing diagnostics, therapeutics, clinical interventions, and public health improvements. Scholars receive protected time, mentorship, and resources to transition to research independence and leadership roles across sectors including academia, industry, nonprofit, and government.
