The NUCATS Mentored Research Career Development Program in Clinical and Translational Science (K12, formerly KL2) is a National Center for Advancing Translational Science (NCATS)-sponsored career development award supporting early-career faculty at Northwestern. It is designed to train a diverse workforce of investigators to drive future innovation and implement effective clinical and translational research. 

The program includes robust mentoring teams to assess the educational needs of each awardee (Scholar) and to provide personalized career development opportunities and resources to Scholars working in disparate fields of study.

The K12 program letter of intent is due February 3, 2025. View the RFA for eligibility requirements and instructions.