Examples of successful applications <http://accelerate.ucsf.edu/training/K-grant-writing>
Application Guide for NIH and Other PHS agencies. This is a large document and not all information applies to career development awards or is applicable for every applicant. A benefit is that it models language that will be understood by the reviewers.. Useful sections include:
Candidate's Plan for Career Development/Training Activities During Award Period, p. I-175 (p. 183 of pdf)
Research Strategy, p. I-184 (p. 192 of pdf)
Section 7.6 Career Development Award Peer Review Process, p. I-197 (p. 205 of pdf)
Advanced Fellowship in Women's Health <http://www.womenshealth.wisc.edu/Home/Programs/TrainingAndCareerDevelopmentPrograms.aspx>
“Treat your training plan with as much attention as your research plan, and clearly articulate the gaps you have identified and how that training will help you be successful in your research plan.”
"Make sure it is clear how each aspect of your training plan addresses your specific aims in your research plan and/or future directions for your research program."
"Make it clear what skills each mentor/co-mentor will bring to the table to ensure your successful completion of the research proposal."
"Show how your research will provide preliminary data for future funding opportunities."
"My only additional advice is that the training plan is to prepare us to be independent investigators, not just to do the proposed research. One of my departmental mentors, Professor Ian Bird, advised me to start where I want to be in 20 years and work backwards -- Keeping the end in sight from the beginning makes a compelling argument for why folks should invest in us now :-)" (From Heidi Brown, MD, MAS, Wisconsin Multidisciplinary K12 Urologic Research Career Development Program Scholar and Assistant Professor, UW SMPH; Departments of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Urology)
Video: "Career Development Awards: Setting Yourself Up for Success" by by KL2 awardee Daniel Jackson, MD, <https://videos.med.wisc.edu/videos/50816>
The following programs offer the opportunity to earn a certificate or degree and the flexibility to choose courses relevant to your specific program of research.