Application process

1. Identify a mentor

Identifying a primary mentor is one of the most important steps in applying to the KL2 Mentored Career Development Program.

With input from your primary mentor, you will identify appropriate co-mentors in other disciplines who will bring additional expertise to your research proposal and career.

2. Prepare to submit the application

Use the KL2 Mentored Career Development Program Application Instructions (PDF) to see the list of required application components.

3. Submit the application and required documentation

Complete the KL2 Mentored Career Development Program Application (PDF) and supporting materials outlined in the KL2 application instructions. Submit your application packet as a combined PDF to the CCaTS Education Programs inbox.

The application deadline is Oct. 15.

4. Application review and program acceptance

Review is a two-stage process. Applications are first reviewed by CCaTS Scientific Review Committee members using a review process. Candidates selected to move on to the second stage of review receive invitations in January to present their proposals and career development plans to the CCaTS Scientific Review Committee in February.

After the presentations, candidates are scored and ranked. Up to three candidates are chosen for the program each year. Final review and award notification occurs in the spring, with funding beginning on July 1.

Contact

The CCaTS Education Contacts page contains a listing of team members who can assist you with questions.