Postdoctoral Fellows/Junior Faculty

SCTR KL2 Multidisciplinary Scholars Program in Clinical and Translational Science

The SCTR KL2 program equips scholars with a supportive environment, start-up research funds, and access to program faculty to provide expertise and guidance in conducting a clinical research project. This program is intended to train a multidisciplinary workforce of both clinical and non-clinical research scientists.

The KL2 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 KL2 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.

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

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.

KL2 Program FAQs (PDF)

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