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Unfortunately not, KL2 awards are linked to funding institutions and are not transferrable. Read More

The 2013 application deadline for the SOAR program is January 31, 2013. Read More

We expect to appoint at least two KL2 Scholars each year;  appointments are based upon funding availability and will be reviewed each year. Read More

Appointed KL2 scholars (those awarded KL2 funding) may subsequently apply for K08, K01, or K23 support. If they are successful, they then move from one mechanism to the other.  In conversations with NCRR program officials they have made it clear that the goal is to have KL2 awardees... Read More

Yes. You must use the current version of an NIH Biosketch for each mentor;  it must be in the new NIH format which includes a narrative section. You can find the latest version of the NIH biosketch at http://grants.nih.gov/grants/funding/phs398/biosketch.pdf. Read More

All applications must be sent in&spamp;nbsp;PDF file format to Cyndi Campbell, Education Manager for GHUCCTS at the email listed below:

Email: narcissc@georgetown.edu

The 2013 program dates for SOAR are:  June 2, 2013 - August 3, 2013 Read More

SOAR offers each student : Room and board on Howard University campus Mentored research projects Up to $3,000 Stipend Trips to unique research facilities Read More

It is strongly advised that you continue with your  KL2 award; this helps in submitting a more competitive application which can lead to independent funding. Read More

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Below are the eligibility requirement for KL2 Scholars: Junior Faculty (Instructor or Assistant Professor Level). US citizens, Non-Citizen Nationals, or Permanent Residents. Must have a Georgetown or Howard University faculty appointment as well as a primary appointment at Georgetown,... Read More

The KL2 program requires three (3) letters of support: Department Chair Letter - A detailed letter from the Chair or Division Chief (co-signed by any other relevant responsible official) endorsing and appraising the applicant and the application as well as outlining the department's plan for, and... Read More

The KL2 program provides up to three years of funding.  However, funding for each year is contingent upon satisfactory progress and submission of required progress reports.  Every KL2 scholar will be expected to be working toward submission of a meritorious NIH/AHRQ career... Read More

A faculty appointment is required.  All candidates must have a Georgetown or Howard University faculty appointment as well as a primary appointment at Georgetown, Howard, or a MedStar institution, or written commitment for one at the time of award activation. Read More

Yes.  Only U.S. citizens or non-citizen nationals, or an individual lawfully admitted for permanent residence who possesses an Alien Registration Receipt Card (I-151 or I-551), or some other verification of legal admission as a permanent resident prior to appointment, are eligible to become... Read More

It will significantly strengthen your application, but this is not a requirement. Read More

KL2 Scholars will be appointed  by July 15, 2011. Read More

No;  all mentors are not required to be from a GHUCCTS institution,  but they must meet  the mentor qualifications; and at least one member of your mentorship team should be from a GHUCCTS institution.   Read More

Dr. Nawar Shara (MHRI) or Dr. John Kwagyan (HU) will direct you to the appropriate resources. Read More

Within 30 days after your initial notification that you have been awarded the KL2 award, the following documents must be submitted.  Funding is contingent on submission of these documentations and failure to do so will delay your funding. KL2 Enrollment Contract/Letter signed Proof of... Read More

The goal of GHUCCTS is to train undergraduate, graduate, medical, allied health professionals and others with specific interests and a career focus on clinical translational sciences. Our programs provide training in mechanistic and biomedical, clinical, and community research. We offer a variety... Read More

For MSCTR program specific questions, please contact Cyndi Campbell, Education Director contact information. Read More

The 2011 KL2 final application was on May 16th, 2011 by 5:00pm. Read More

Each student must complete the application online; submit official transcript (s) from all undergraduate institution; and two (2) letters of recommendation Read More

Yes; the KL2 pre-application should be no more than four pages including  the letter on intent. Read More

Yes;  mentors or co-mentor may also be the Department Chair or Division Chief but they must meet the mentor qualifications which includes a record of funded research and successful mentoring.   Read More

No. But as you build your education training program you are encouraged to take advantage of the course work that is provided to address additional competencies and skills in Clinical and Translational Research that you will need. Read More

The deadline for the 2011 KL2 program pre-application was March 25th, 2011 at  5:00pm. For more information about the KL2 Scholars, please click here. Read More

Applicants will be notified by mid June. Read More

Standard NIH review criteria will be applied to include: Demonstrated commitment to clinical and translational research and potential for a productive and independent research career with independent funding following KL2 support Quality of the application (impact), and likelihood of... Read More

This maybe possible, but only if the NIH K23 application (or equivalent) is either not yet under review or can be withdrawn.  However, it is not possible to have 2 K applications (e.g. KL2 and K23) under simultaneous review.  If you have further questions, please consult with... Read More

Typically, not more than 6 years.  Therefore, if three years of KL2 funding are received, an NIH K would typically be for another three years.  In exceptional instances, a longer period of total funding may be available. Read More

The applicants were sent feedback regarding their KL2 program pre-application on April 15th, 2011. Read More

Below are the qualifications for a KL2 Scholar Mentors: Mentors must interact closely with the scholar, and should have research expertise and experience relevant to the proposed career development program. Mentors must be committed to continue their involvement throughout the total... Read More

You must have a firm and convincing written commitment for release of 75% of your time from your Department Chair and Division Chief.  You would need to decrease your total clinical, teaching, and administrative commitments to 25% of total effort. Read More

Yes. KL2 scholars may be named PIs on a competing NIH research grant application (R01, R03, R15, R21, R34, or equivalent application from another federal agency) or a sub-project director on a competing multi-component research or center grant or cooperative agreement application (P01, P50, U01,... Read More

You can contact the Education Manager, Cyndi Campbell by phone at 202-444-1210 or via email at narcissc@georgetown.edu. Read More

The KL2 is designed to be an internally awarded mentored career development award that parallels the NIH K series career development awards. Therefore, it is not appropriate for a mid-career faculty member who has already been PI of an NIH award in a K or R series and it is unlikely that mid-career... Read More