HEAL* National K12 Clinical Pain Career Development Award (HEAL K12) CALL FOR APPLICATIONS
The Chronic Pain and Fatigue Research Center at the University of Michigan is requesting applications for the HEAL National K12 Clinical Pain Career Development Award (HEAL K12). The HEAL K12 is a mentored career development program designed to provide protected time for clinician scientists to focus on training in and conducting clinical pain research. Award provides up to $100,000/year in salary, fringe benefits up to $32,000, $2,500 for travel to professional meetings, and $50,000/year in research support costs, for up to 3 years, plus indirect costs at 8%. The maximum total request should not exceed $199,260.
Key Dates
Now Accepting LOIs for the 2026 Opportunity! Due October 15th 2025
K12 Advisory Committee and Mentoring Group
The HEAL K12 Advisory Group is composed of 3 Directors and 1 Program Manager from the University of Michigan, 12 National Experts on topics of clinical pain research, and 10 individuals with lived pain experience. The Advisory group helps to shape direction of the HEAL K12 program, reviews scholar applications, and serves as source of mentors for the selected scholars.
Scholars
Each year, a new class of scholars is selected. With the mission of expanding the national workforce capable of conducting clinical pain research, these scholars come from diverse personal, institutional, geographic, disciplinary, and specialty backgrounds.
Informational Webinar
On September 15th, 2025, the Chronic Pain and Fatigue Research Center hosted an informational webinar about the HEAL National K12 Clinical Pain Career Development Award (HEAL K12). The session offered valuable insights for early-career clinician scientists interested in expanding their expertise in clinical pain research. This webinar is a valuable resource for clinician scientists seeking a strong foundation and mentorship in clinical pain research. The HEAL K12 program is designed to bridge gaps and foster the development of future leaders in the field.