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TRI Invites Junior Faculty and Postdoc Applications for Path 2 K Program

The Translational Research Institute (TRI) invites applications from junior faculty and postdocs interested in submitting an NIH K application to participate in the Path 2 K grant writing program. This program offers junior faculty members and postdocs 6 months of structured activities focused on specific steps in the application process for the submission of an NIH Career ("K") Development grant (e.g., K01, K08, K23, K99/R00) in October 2026 or February 2027. This includes brief workshops about specific components of a K grant, individualized support, Mock Study Section, and key resources/templates, including previously funded K awards.

Applications are due April 1, 2026.

To apply please complete the form below or click here to learn more.

Questions? Contact Mario Schootman, PhD (mschootman@uams.edu)

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First Name

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Last Name

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Email Address

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Degrees (check all that apply)

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PhD

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College

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Department

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Division, if applicable

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Are you currently in a training program?

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If you are in a training program, please state which program

If you are in a training program, please state your mentor

Is this the first time that you have submitted a grant to NIH?

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Yes

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What type of career development grant do you expect to submit (e.g., K01, K08, K23, K99/R00)?

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Do you have a primary mentor identified?

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Yes

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What is your primary mentor's name?

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Has this person agreed to be your primary mentor?

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How does a career development award fit into your overall career plan?

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A career development award includes time for learning new research skills or techniques that would be helpful in your future career. Please include some examples of what you would like to learn in your career development grant.

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Please upload your CV

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Please see the Sample K Grant Aims page here and use a similar format for your Specific Aims upload below.

Attachment:NIH Specific Aims - Sample K Grant.docx

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