SELECTION CRITERIA

Scholars:

1. A 2-year career development and training plan with support of a primary mentor, and mentoring team 

2. Multidisciplinary nature of mentoring team (i.e., primary mentor, any secondary mentor, and/or dat scientist  must be from different disciplines; career development mentor can be from a related discipline– any questions, please contact Dr. Nancy Sherwood (sherw005@umn.edu)

3. Long-term career plan with milestones for later evaluation by advisory committee

4. Research study including hypothesis to be tested, aims, significance, innovation, methods, analysis plan, translation plan, and potential for building a career

5. Plans for interacting with mentors

6. Previous research and academic experience

7. Passion for research and contemplated career trajectory

8. After formal review of the applications, the top rated applicants will be interviewed by CTSI-Ed leadership and final decisions will be made based upon a combination of the grant review score, the interview and having balance in the program.

Department:

1. Commitment of 50% protected time for the scholar 

2. Plan for integration of the scholar into the unit’s activities

Primary Mentor:

1. Plan for supporting and facilitating a long-term career path for the candidate

2. Experience with research theme proposed by the candidate

3. Plans for interaction with scholar 

4. Plans for integration with mentoring team

5. Listing of NIH funding record (current and past)

6. Clinical or translational research publication record

7. Previous and current mentoring experience and success, including placement of past faculty, post-doctoral and pre-doctoral trainees

Career Development Mentor:

1. Plan for supporting and facilitating a long-term career path for the candidate

2. Experience with research theme proposed by the candidate

3. Plans for interaction with scholar 

4. Plans for integration with mentoring team

5. Listing of NIH funding record (current and past)

6. Clinical or translational research publication record

7. Previous and current mentoring experience and success

Supporting Mentor(s):

1. Experience with research theme

2. Plans for interaction and career development of scholars

3. Previous and current mentoring experience and success

4. Listing of NIH funding record (current and past)