The program supports exceptional predoctoral graduate students and postdoctoral fellows across the University of Kentucky who are pursuing careers in multidisciplinary clinical and translational health research.
- Predoc T32 Application Deadline:
Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. ET. - Postdoc T32 Application Deadline:
Monday, October 5, 2026 by 8:00 a.m. ET
The CCTS K12 Career Development Program is a multidisciplinary research training and funding opportunity for early career faculty. The K12 assists in developing a translational science research program through individualized career development training, including structured coursework, experiential learning, mentored research, multidisciplinary teamwork and leadership training. The goal of the K12 program is to help awardees ultimately obtain an individual career development award (i.e. K) or an independent investigator (i.e. R01) award.
Applications are due Wednesday, Oct. 7 by 5 p.m.
Measuring Our Impact
27:1
ROI for Pilot Funding Program
33:1
ROI on Appalachian Translational Research Network Grants
10,754
Peer-reviewed Publications Since 2011