The CCTS seeks to develop a diverse and highly skilled clinical and translational research workforce well-prepared to collaborate, innovate, and accelerate the pace of scientific discoveries. The goal? To more effectively turn research insights into better health for the populations we serve.
With support provided by our funder, the National Center for Advancing Clinical and Translational Science (NCATS), the CCTS Training Academy offers two different formal clinical research training awards—both combine formal course work with direct research experience and are grounded in the national competencies established by NCATS to prepare clinician-scientists for success on multidisciplinary, translational research teams.
Deep South Mentored Career Development Program (KL2)
Deep South Mentored Career Development Program (KL2)
Predoctoral Clinical/Translational Research Program (TL1)
Predoctoral Clinical/Translational Research Program (TL1)
Diversity Supplement
Diversity Supplement
Differences between the KL2 Program and Diversity Supplements
Differences between the KL2 Program and Diversity Supplements
CCTS KL2 | CCTS Diversity Supplement |
Salary + Fringe: Up to $120,000/yearTRE: $25,000/year may be requested for supplies and travel. | Salary + Fringe: Up to $100,000/yearTRE: $10,000/year may be requested for supplies and travel. Costs cannot exceed $150,000 direct/year |
May count toward overall K award time limit of 6 years (depending on funding agency/institute) | Does not count toward overall K award time limit of 6 years |
Can fund an independent clinical trial | Cannot fund an independent clinical trial (can be a research project on a mentor’s clinical trial) |
The CCTS Training Academy offers an extensive menu of interdisciplinary educational programs and enrichment activities suitable for wherever you are on the career arc—from graduate student to senior faculty—as well as for research team and community members.
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