Vagelos Institute for Biomedical Research Education and Irving Institute for Clinical and Translational Research Institutional K Mentored Research Career Development Award
Internal — Columbia University Irving Medical Center only
This Columbia University award supports early-career physician-scientists with mentored research and individualized training to launch independent careers in biomedical research.
Funder: Columbia University Irving Medical Center
Due Dates: October 30, 2026: Application deadline
Funding Amounts: Up to $90,000/year salary support (max 75% of salary), plus research expenses, tuition, and career development for 2 years (up to 3 years for select scholars)
Summary: Supports early-career physician-scientists at Columbia with mentored research, individualized training, and career development to foster independent biomedical research careers.
Key Information: WebCAMP application portal requires Columbia/CUIMC network or VPN access.
Description
This institutionally funded award is designed to accelerate the career development of early-career physician-scientists at Columbia University Irving Medical Center. The program provides a comprehensive package including protected research time, multidisciplinary mentorship, individualized didactic training, and robust career development activities. Scholars benefit from a tailored training plan that addresses their scientific focus and prior experience, with the goal of preparing them for independent research careers in clinical, translational, or basic biomedical research. The curriculum includes mentored research, responsible conduct of research training, grantsmanship workshops, peer mentoring, and regular cohort meetings.
