Calling all junior faculty researchers looking for an opportunity to advance their research skills and jumpstart their career.
TRI has begun its search for our 2027 Mentored Career Development Scholars. See Key Dates below.
Funding Opportunity Announcement can be found here!
Mentored Research Career Development Scholars are part of the prestigious NIH funded 1L2 Award Program, which provides salary support, mentoring, and protected research time for talented junior faculty committed to a career in translational research.
Timeline
| Item: | Date/Timeframe: |
| Letters of Intent Due | December 15, 2026, 5:00 pm CT |
| Invitation to Submit Full Applications | December 18, 2026 |
| Individualized Support | February 1 – February 19, 2027 |
| Budget and Justification Due for TRI Review | February 12, 2027, 5:00 pm CT |
| Submission Due to Regulatory Body (IRB, IACUC, IBC). | February 12, 2027, 5:00 pm CT |
| Applications Due | March 2, 2027, 5:00 pm CT |
| Potential Awardee Interviews with Directors | April 12-30, 2027 |
| Awardees Notified | First week of May |
| Prior Approval Documents Due to the TRI Research Quality Officer, when applicable | June 1, 2027, 5:00 pm CT |
| Orientation | June 4, 2027, 3:00 – 5:00 pm CT |
| Project Award Dates | July 1, 2027 – June 30, 2029 |
Questions? Contact Betsy Eglash.