The HEAL K12 award follows a 2-tier application process.
Tier-1: 2-Page Letter of Intent
- The candidate submits a Letter of Intent (LOI) that includes:
- A brief description of the proposed research project or the nature of the planned research. (250 words)
- A brief description of the nature of training that is needed (e.g., gaps in prior training) to be proposed in the full application. (250 words)
- Home institution mentor(s), if known.
- Eligibility Statement (1 page). The Eligibility Statement describes an applicant’s need for the HEAL National K12 award and the unique perspectives their candidacy brings to the clinical pain research workforce. The candidate should comment on one or more of the following:
- Why the candidate needs or would benefit from the HEAL National K12 award prior to submitting a traditional K-award or independent research (R) award.
- Why the candidate’s home institution cannot adequately support his/her career and/or research objectives without the HEAL National K12.
- Indicate if the candidate comes from an institution that traditionally receives low levels of NIH funding for clinical pain research, comes from a professional discipline rarely represented in clinical pain research, or is interested in specializing in an understudied area of clinical pain research.
- For candidates who qualify as being from an underrepresented population in the U.S. biomedical, clinical, behavioral and social sciences research enterprise, as defined by NOT-OD-20-031 https://diversity.nih.gov/about-us/population-underrepresented, may consider submitting a letter of support from their institution along with the LOI.
- Where they heard about the Heal K12 program (conference, website, colleague, etc.)
- Competitive candidates will be invited to submit a full application following LOI review.
- LOIs should be submitted to:UM-HEALK12@umich.edu
Tier-2: Full Application
- If invited to submit a full proposal, candidates will follow the traditional format of a NIH Research Career Development Award (e.g., K01, K08, K23) which requires the following:
- Specific Aims, Candidate Background, Career Development Plan, and Research Strategy
- Mentor(s) and institutional letters of support
- Budget and budget justification
- Human subjects’ protection plan
- Additional instructions will be provided at the time of the invitation.
- Applications will be reviewed by the HEAL K12 study section. Finalists along with their primary home mentor(s) will be invited for an interview with the HEAL K12 Program Directors.
Key Dates
Posted Date: August 15, 2023
Informational Webinar: September 15, 2023-Register for Webinar Here: https://umich.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEld-2tqzspH90Zkja0iw01vq7Rr_EHQm0v
Letter of Intent Due Date: October 20, 2023
Invitation to Apply: November 1, 2023
Full Application Due Date: February 5, 2024
Award Announcements: May 1, 2024
Program Start Date: June 1, 2024