Application Deadline: Friday, December 13, 2024
Applications must include all components and supporting documents to be considered complete. It is the applicant’s responsibility to prepare and collect each component and to monitor the status of their application. We recommended that applicants complete the recommendation section of their application early, to send request to their recommenders, and then continue to work on their application. Incomplete or late applications will not be considered.
Application Directions
Create an account as a first-time user in Slate.
Select the Clinical Research Scholars Program (KL2/K12) as the program.
Complete each section of the application. Please follow all instructions outlined in the application and below.
Request to recommenders can be sent while continuing to work on the remainder of the application.
Application Requirements
Personal Statement
Follow the instructions in the application. 3 Pages maximum, single spaced, 12-point font.
Research Proposal with Plans for Future Grant Submission
Follow the instructions in the application. 2-5 pages maximum, single spaced, 12-point font.
Plans and Justification for Proposed Advanced Didactic Training
Follow the instructions in the application. 1-2 pages maximum, single spaced, 12-point font.
Curriculum Vitae Including List of Publications and Current/Prior Grant Support
Unofficial Transcripts from All Graduate Academic Training
Transcripts should include graduate and any other advanced degrees.
Nomination Letter from Primary Mentor **
Applicants will indicate who should receive notification for this recommendation in their online application. Mentors will receive an email and should follow the instructions provided when completing their nomination letter.
Nomination Letter from Division/Department Director/Chair **
Applicants should indicate who will receive notification for this recommendation in their online application. This nomination letter has specific wording that must be included. Division/Department Director/Chair will receive an email and should follow the instructions provided when completing their nomination letter.
Primary Mentors NIH Biosketch & Research Support
Upload a copy of your primary mentor’s biosketch where indicated. If you have a secondary mentor writing a letter of recommendation, include a copy of their biosketch.
One Additional Letter of Recommendation
One letter of recommendation from faculty, past mentors/advisors, who can assess your ability. This letter is in addition to the nomination letters and should not be written by your primary mentor or department/division director.
If you have a second mentor they will submit their recommendation. Follow the instructions in the on-line application.
**The mentor and division/department nomination letters may be written together or as separate letters. If written together upload the letter twice to fulfill both the mentor nomination and division/director nomination requirement. It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure the letter(s) are uploaded by the due date.**
All recommendation requests are sent directly to the person indicated by the applicant. The recommender should click on the indicated link to view upload instructions for the recommendation or biosketch. Instructions are specific to each type of item requested.
