The KL2 Clinical Scholars Program provides research and career development support from the National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences (NCATS) for junior faculty engaged in clinical research.

The two-year program, funded as part of our recent NIH Clinical and Translational Science Award (CTSA), offers 75% salary support, customized training, and mentorship. The goal is to give scholars time and resources to develop their research and be ready to transition into independently funded scientists.

There have been two prior KL2 scholar classes, and we are now seeking our 2023 scholars. Apply by June 12 for funding expected to begin in mid-September.

Current KL2 Scholars: Eric B. Ortigoza, M.D., Cherise R. Chin Fatt, Ph.D., Yuanyuan Zhang, M.D., Ph.D.,

Kimberly Goodspeed, M.D., M.S.C.S., Samuel McDonald, M.D., M.S., and Srinivas Chivukula, M.D., Ph.D.

For more information, contact KL2_Scholars@utsouthwestern.edu. 

The K to Research Independence Program is designed to support faculty who have successfully obtained a career development award in their quest for R01 grant approval.

Funded by the Clinical Researcher Academy, the new program provides faculty with the support needed to successfully deliver the objectives of their award, while also developing and writing for an R01 grant.

As part of the program, faculty will have access to:

• Mentorship – One-on-one meetings with an individual program committee to discuss research development.
• Research Sessions – Virtual discussions to present research ideas and goals to a panel of experts who will provide feedback on merit and feasibility.
• Grant Development Work Plan – Includes a monthly project blueprint, a success tracker, and a toolbox developed to facilitate planning and reporting.
• Executive Coaching – One-on-one sessions to focus on management, effective problem-solving skills, areas for development, emotional intelligence, and wellbeing.
• K to R Retreat and Workshops – Intensive grant writing and skills training for independent researchers.

Send questions to clinicalresearcheracademy@utsouthwestern.edu

Current Clinical Informatics fellows: John Hanna, M.D., and Jenny Weon, M.D., Ph.D.

The Clinical Informatics Fellowship is a two-year ACGME-accredited training program for physicians to become leaders who can support the entire life cycle of clinical information systems that enhances patient care, research, and quality improvement.

Clinical Informatics Fellows build crucial skills to lead and manage clinical informatics teams in healthcare organizations. After successful completion of the program, fellows are eligible for the Board Certification in Clinical Informatics.

For more information, contact program director Christoph Lehmann, M.D.

UT Southwestern faculty members have free access to a grant writing library designed to help researchers in the process of securing National Institutes of Health (NIH) funding.

The series of virtual, self-paced training courses developed by Meg Bouvier, Ph.D., explain step-by-step how to write a successful NIH submission. Courses include F, T, K, R, and U mechanisms.

Complete the registration form to take advantage of this learning platform purchased by the Office of Clinical Research and the UTSW CTSA Program to expand the resources available to faculty.

Send questions to clinicalresearcheracademy@utsouthwestern.edu.

Master of Science in Clinical Science

Designed for those who aim to accelerate their clinical and translational research careers, the Master of Science in Clinical Science program includes courses on clinical research design, methods and biostatistics, leadership, and scientific writing. 

• Applications are open through June 15.

Call for Year 3 Team Science Pilot Grant Applications*

The award provides $10,000 in seed money to support collection of preliminary data and the process of extramural grant submission while practicing team science-based principles.

• Apply by June 6.

Clinical Informatics Research Colloquium 

William Hersh, M.D., presents “Competencies and Curricula Across the Spectrum of Learners for Biomedical and Health Informatics.”  

• May 18, 1-2:30 p.m. Email Casandra.Moxey@UTSouthwestern.edu for Zoom link.

Didactic Session: Understanding the Grant Review Process*

Monthly sessions on successful project development and the grant application process are part of the Clinical Researcher Catalyst, a career development program for clinical researchers. 

• May 30. Register to attend.

Didactic Session: Time Management Tools for Clinician-Scientists*

Monthly sessions on successful project development and the grant application process are part of the Clinical Researcher Catalyst, a career development program for clinical researchers. 

• June 27. Register to attend.

*Sponsored by the UT Southwestern CTSA Program