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.
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.
