“We provide rigorous didactic training, mentorship, and support for highly-qualified junior faculty to conduct research, with the end goal of competing for external funding. If you’re considering a career in research, this is a wonderful way to get started.”
Karen M. Freund, MD, MPHDirector
Tufts CTSI offers two programs, the K12 Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI) Award, and the K12 Building Interdisciplinary Research Careers in Women’s Health (BIRCWH) Award. We are currently accepting applications for the K12 Career Development Award. Please see applications details and frequently asked questions or more information
We seek innovative Tufts CTSI partner and collaborator organization researchers across the entire translational science spectrum (T1- T4) to apply for two years of protected research training time towards the development of a clinical and translational research career. The K12 program includes research training, funds for protected research time and some research supplies, and a structured program to enhance and prepare candidates for translational research careers.
K Scholar Team/Contact
Tufts.MC.Research.Career.Awards@tuftsmedicine.org
Karen M. Freund, MD, MPH, KL2 Multi–PI CTSI K12 and BIRCHW K12
Lesley Inker, MD, MS, Multi-PI CTSI K12
Iris Jaffe, MD, PhD, Multi-PI BIRCWH K12
Ndidiamaka Amutah-Onukagha, PhD, MPH, CHES, Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Elizabeth Leary, PhD, Senior Program Manager
Chloe Bird, PhD, Director of Center for Health Equity