Institutional Mentored Career Development Award (K12)

Background
The Institutional Mentored Career Development Award (K12) program is designed to support institutional career development awards aimed at preparing newly trained clinicians who are committed to pursuing independent research careers. The goal of this program is to facilitate their transition to more advanced support mechanisms, such as K08 and K23 awards. The awards are granted to institutions that select and appoint scholars to participate in the program.

Grant Details
The tasks and services under this grant include the selection and appointment of scholars by institutions, providing mentorship and guidance for career development, and facilitating the transition of these scholars into more advanced research funding opportunities. Institutions are expected to create a supportive environment that fosters independent research careers for newly trained clinicians.

Eligibility Requirements
Eligible applicants include institutions that can demonstrate a commitment to developing independent research careers for newly trained clinicians. There may be preferences for institutions with established mentorship programs and a track record of supporting clinician-researchers.

Period of Performance
The period of performance for this grant typically aligns with the duration required for scholars to transition successfully into more advanced funding mechanisms, which may range from several months to a few years.