K12 Pediatric Research Training Program

 
A Research-Scientist Career Development Program

This K12 training program is designed to bridge clinical pediatric training with a career in basic research relevant to child health.  The CHRCDA grant provides pediatric research institutions with an enhanced capacity to mentor junior investigators and to foster translational research on clinically relevant pediatric problems.

 
About the Program

Our CHRCDA training program provides two years of initial funding.  Support is renewable for up to four years and is at the discretion of the CHRCDA Principal Investigator and contingent upon satisfactory progress.  K12 scholars receive extensive individual research career and faculty development mentoring from established NIH funded faculty.  Our Scholars also receive focused training in research methodology, biostatistical applications, responsible research conduct, grant and manuscript writing, and research presentation skills.  

 
Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must have completed a pediatric residency and be no more than four years beyond attaining subspecialty board eligibility at the time of K12 Scholar appointment.  A Scholar must spend a minimum of 75% of full-time effort on research and research career development activities. 

 
Apply for a CHRCDA Award

Qualified pediatricians interested in applying for a K12 Scholar Award or learning more about our training program should contact:

Charles J. Gomer, Ph.D.
K12 Program Director
Department of Pediatrics
Childrens Hospital Los Angeles
4650 Sunset Boulevard, MS-67
Los Angeles, CA  90027
Phone:  323-361-2335