January Message from the Directors: CATS Scholars Program
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Happy New Year from CCTS! Given that the past few years have been challenging to all of us and our communities on multiple levels, we are looking forward to 2023 being a fresh start.
We are excited to announce that the KL2 Clinical and Translational Science (CATS) Scholars Program is now accepting applications. Awards will support career development for individuals in disciplines and professions such as medicine, dentistry, engineering, social work, nursing, psychology, pharmacy, physical and occupational therapy, and public health. The CATS Scholars Program seeks to develop well-structured and well-recognized career development pathways that lead to the exploration of new approaches in patient-oriented, epidemiological, behavioral, health services, and outcomes research.
At UIC, we are dedicated to increasing the participation of individuals currently underrepresented in the biomedical, clinical, behavioral, and social sciences. This includes underrepresented racial, ethnic, social, cultural, economic, or educational backgrounds that may have inhibited an individual’s ability to pursue a career in health-related research up to this point. We encourage applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to clinical or translational research to apply, regardless of their college affiliation. Additionally, we encourage applicants to read the RFA carefully as we have broadened the eligibility for appointment to align with NIH requirements.
Applications are due Friday, March 10th, 2023. For more information on this important grant program, please visit our website.
Shane Phillips, PT, PhD, FAHA, KL2 Program Director
Niranjan Karnik, MD, PhD, DFAPA, DFAACAP, KL2 Program Director