Institutional K Programs South Carolina Clinical and Translational Research Institute (SCTR) KL2 Building Interdisciplinary Research Careers in Women's Health (BIRCWH) K12 National Institute of Drug Abuse (NIDA) K12 National Cancer Institute (NCI) K12

Institutional K Programs Long-term objective: To help junior clinical and translational researchers become successful independent investigators Achieved by: Providing mentored research training, comprehensive training in the responsible conduct of research; strengthen knowledge base and skills through individualized career development plan; enhance statistical skills; enhance research presentation skills; improve scientific writing skills; and provide professional development opportunities.

SCTR KL2 Essential component of MUSC's Clinical & Translational Science Award (CTSA) funded by NIH Any research area as long as clinical or translational Slots: 4 positions can be funded at a time Term Length: 2 years with an optional 3rd year Support: – 75% salary support (subject to the NIH salary cap) – $25,000 annual project budget – $1000 for travel to the CTSA Annual Conference

SCTR KL2 Eligibility: – Junior Faculty with, or with pending, tenure track positions who are committed to a career path in clinical & translational research – MD, DO, PharmD, or PhD – Candidates may not have been a PI on an R01, R29 or a subproject for a P01, P50, P60, or U54. – US citizen or possess verification of permanent residency – Commit 75% of full-time professional effort

SCTR KL2 Program Director: Dr. Marc Chimowitz Program Coordinator: Rebecca Barry

BIRCWH K12 Career Development Program for Junior Investigators Working in Basic, Translational, Clinical, or Health Services Research Related to Women's Health in the Neurosciences 1-2 Scholars selected for a 2-3 year appointment Each Scholar will devote a minimum of 75% effort to the program

BIRCWH K12 Salary Support: up to $100,000/Scholar/Year. The appropriate MUSC department will provide the additional salary support Research Development/Project Support: up to $25,000/Scholar/Year

BIRCWH K12 Eligibility: - MD, DPH, DPT, DO, DDS, DMD, DVM, PharmD, PhD, or ScD - Completed residency/fellowship training or postdoctoral training less than 6 years ago - US citizen or non-citizen national, or possess verification of permanent residency. - Commit 75%- 100% of full-time professional effort - No previous R01, R03, R21, or K series grant award or subproject on a Program Project (P01), Center (P50, P60, U54) grant

BIRCWH K12 Program Director: Dr. Kathleen Brady Program Coordinator: Sarah Smith Gainey WH/BIRCWH_HOME

MENTORED CLINICAL SCIENTISTS PROGRAM IN DRUG ABUSE AND ADDICTION K12 F ACULTY C AREER D EVELOPMENT Principal Investigator: Kathleen Brady, MD, PhD Program Directors: Sudie Back, PhD & Robert Malcolm, MD

NIDA K12 Key Information Number of Openings:2-3 Term:2-3 years Effort Requirement:75% minimum Type of Research:Clinical Salary Support75% up to 90K/yr Research Support:$50,000/year Number of Openings:2-3 Term:2-3 years Effort Requirement:75% minimum Type of Research:Clinical Salary Support75% up to 90K/yr Research Support:$50,000/year ELIGIBILITY: Junior faculty and senior fellows/post-doctoral trainees with a doctorate and < 5 years of research training who are committed to a career in clinical research in drug abuse.

NCI K12 Program Career Development Program for Clinical & Translational Oncology Two Scholars will begin program by April-July 2014 for a two-year appointment Additional Scholars: 1 in 2015; 2 in 2016; and 1 new in Of the 6 scholars, 4 must be MDs; up to two Scholars can be PhDs but they must have a clear focus on patient oriented research

NCI K12 Requirements Each Scholar must devote 75% effort to the program (50% for surgical Scholars) Salary Support: $100,000 salary plus fringe/Scholar/Year. The appropriate MUSC department will provide the additional salary support Research Development/Project Support: $24,000/Scholar/Year; Mentor Laboratory Fees: $2,000/Scholar/Year.

NCI K12 Requirments Scholars’ Eligibility Requirements: -MD, DO, PharmD, or PhD. -Completed residency/fellowship training or postdoctoral training, and must be committed to a career in translational patient-oriented oncology research. -US citizen or non-citizen national, or possess verification of permanent residency

NCI K12 Program Director: Program Director: Dr. Michael Lilly (Heme/Onc); Program Coordinator: Anita Harrison

Degree is granted through the College of Graduates Studies Teach core competency in clinical research methods Foster development of a sustainable research focus Provide participant with the skills to compete for extramural support Master of Science in Clinical Research Program (MSCR)

MSCR Program Specifics: Part time – 2 years, Full time – 1 year The curriculum includes 38 credit hours earned through courses including Clinical Epidemiology, Clinical Biostatistics, Comparative Effectiveness Research, Regression Methods for Clinical Research, Grants Overview, Critical Review, Ethical Issues in Clinical Research and Clinical Trials Required item: development of a grant proposal that is ready for submission by the end of the program

MSCR Program Director: Dr. Tom Hulsey Program Manager: Maritza Dawkins-Holnes domestic/ domestic/