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Career Transition Award in Clinical/Translational Research

The Career Transition Award in Clinical/Translational Research aims to support junior faculty in their efforts to become independent clinical/translational investigators. More specifically, this award is designed to provide protected time and funds for research expenses to junior faculty members who have completed training/career development programs (K01, K07, K08, K12, KL2, K23, Mayo or foundation funded, Master's Degree, etc.) and who have submitted at least one proposal for extramural funding, but who have not received significant, independent extramural support as a principal investigator (i.e., they are not the principal investigator of a federally-funded R award or equivalent award from a private foundation).

Eligibility

Applicants must satisfy all of the criteria outlined below:

  • Confirmed academic rank of Instructor or Assistant Professor as of January 1, 2012 and within 5 years of their first faculty appointment
  • Completed advanced training in clinical/translational research at Mayo Clinic (i.e., have completed the Master's Degree program or a K08/K23/K12/KL2 career development program) or an equivalent program at another institution
  • Submitted at least one application for extramural funding to a federal agency or private foundation which was scored but not funded
  • Have not received a notice of grant award for an R01 or equivalent for which they are listed as the principal investigator
  • Have <50% Category 1 time for research

Funding

The Mayo Clinic CTSA will provide up to $50,000 for one grant year that may be used at the discretion of the awardee for salary support and research expenses consistent with NIH guidelines. For 2013, all funds must be used by December 31, 2013. Up to two awards per year will be made depending on the merit of the applications received and the available funds.

Application process

Applications must be submitted by Tuesday, May 29, 2012 to Ms. Tauna Juenger, CTSA Education Resources, PL3-20K, by 5:00 p.m. (507-266-5835). Applications must include:

  • Research proposal in PHS398 format including budget (Note: the previously submitted, unsuccessful application for extramural funding may be submitted)
  • Scores and summary statements or reviews for the previous submitted, unsuccessful application for extramural funding
  • Current CV
  • Letter of support from applicant's department chair
  • Cover letter from the applicant addressing the critiques included in the summary statement or reviews of their proposal and describing how the award will lead to independent funding
  • Budget prepared by Research Services
  • Budget justification for funds requested

Selection process

Applications will be reviewed by the Mayo CTSA Education Executive Committee. Review criteria will include the following:

  • Merit of the proposal as reflected by the score and summary statements for the previously submitted, unsuccessful application for extramural funding
  • Alignment of the proposal with the goals of the Mayo Clinic CTSA to foster translational research
  • Potential for the award to lead to independent funding
  • Support of department chair

Preference will be given to graduates of programs sponsored by the Mayo Clinic clinical and translational research training programs (Certificate, Masters, K12/KL2 programs). Awardees will be notified by December 16, 2011.

Final report

Awardees are required to submit copy of subsequent resubmission of the application for extramural funding, subsequent scores, and awards to Mayo CTSA Education Resources. Awardees are required to acknowledge the support of the Mayo CTSA RR 24150-06 in any publications arising from work supported by these funds.

Contact

  • Karen Weavers
    • Operations Manager, Mayo Clinic CTSA Education Resources
    • 507-284-1275
  • Glenn E. Smith, Ph.D.
    • Associate Director, Mayo Clinic CTSA Education Resources
    • 507-284-6913
  • May 23, 2012
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