SCTR K12 Mentored Career Development Program
The SCTR K12 provides mentored, protected research time to help promising new scholars grow their independent translational science careers. It focuses on turning discoveries from the lab, clinic, and community into real-world solutions that improve health for individuals and communities.
The K12 aims to increase clinical research capacity and to transition early-stage investigators to an independent research career through a guided, mentored program that provides 75% protected time.
Scholars appointed to the K12 program receive:
- Didactic training to support their continued career progression.
- Mentored support to develop an extramural grant application.
- Professional development opportunities to support their transition to independent researchers.
- Annual research funding and salary support.
Annual Research Funding
- Salary support of up to $120,000 plus fringe
- $25,000 in project funds to purchase research supplies and small equipment
- $1,000 towards travel funds to attend a relevant scientific conference
Eligibility
- Full-time faculty appointment at MUSC at the time of appointment
- Rank of Instructor or Assistant Professor at the time of appointment
- Health professional doctoral degree (or equivalent) – either clinical or non-clinical
- Ability to commit 75% FTE for training and clinical research activities
- Candidates must be starting basic, translational, and/or clinical research projects that are based in clinical and translational science.
Key Dates
RFA Release Date: December 5, 2025
LOI Submission: January 16, 2026 (optional, but encouraged)
Application Deadline: January 30, 2026 @ 11:59 p.m.
Reviews: February 2026
Interviews & Notification: March 2026
Proposed Appointment Term: April 1, 2026 – March 31, 2028
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