HIGHLIGHTS

• $25,000 research funds to be expended over 2 years

• Receive specialized career development geared towards developing your R01 proposal

• Must be an assistant professor or associate professor (in rank 4 years or less) with a primary mentor and data scientist 

• Applicants must have held an active K or equivalent career development award for at least one year at the time of application OR have successfully concluded a K award on or after July 31, 2025

• Applicants must have a minimum of 50% time protected from other expectations (clinical/education/service) and devoted to research for the entire period of the award.  This time can derive from an ongoing K award, Departmental/Program support, other research grants with salaried effort, etc.

• Up to 2 awards will be issued for this RFA 

NATURE AND PURPOSE OF THIS RFA

The Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI) K-R01 Transition to Independence Program is designed to support faculty by providing mentorship, oversight, programming, and pilot funds. Programming includes structured discussions to critique and provide feedback on the plan for submitting an R type grant, individualized critique sessions, and constructing a timeline for R submission. This two-year program aims to place early-stage investigators with active or very recent K awards on the path toward R01 awards. This RFA is planned to be issued annually. Success of this program will be judged by the number of awardees who secure NIH R01 grants and/or R01 equivalent funding for clinical and translational research. 

This opportunity is open to all eligible persons regardless of race, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected characteristic.  Questions can be directed to Shelly Hubbling at ctsieduc@umn.edu.