How a K12 Program Award Helped My career
Comments from Past TRI K12 Recipients
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Without the K12 program, I wouldn’t have had the protected time to submit grants and manuscripts. It was truly the launching pad for my UAMS research career!
Keneshia Bryant-Moore, Ph.D., RN, FNP-BC
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The K12 program was instrumental in my career development, allowing me the protected time I needed to immerse myself in my scholarly development. I was able to take courses to develop essential skills, benefit from mentorship across departments, and connect with other researchers and collaborate on projects.
Sufna John, Ph.D.
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Without the support and mentoring provided by the K12 grant at UAMS, I would not have received a NIH NIAID K08. This grant provides awardees a roadmap for successful NIH submissions while further helping them navigate institutional requirements for excellent research.
Joshua Kennedy, M.D.
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For me it was, in particular, protected research time and having funds to do some research that helped me a lot to advance my career. The seminars helped me to see what resources are available at UAMS (particularly statistical support) and I enjoyed our meetings to get input from my peers or the higher- ups.
Carolina Schinke, M.D.
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The K12 program provided me the protected time I needed to establish an independent line of research at UAMS and key skills to advance my pursuit of external funding. I am very grateful for my time as a K12 scholar.
Taren Swindle, Ph.D.