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) name and NIH biosketch.
- 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
- Where they heard about the Heal K12 program (conference, website, colleague, etc.).
- An up-to-date NIH Biosketch should accompany the LOI.
- 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
- Invited applicants will submit a full career development grant proposal with the following:
- Specific Aims, Candidate Background, Career Development Plan, and Research Strategy
- Persons with Lived Experience (PWLE) Engagement Plan
- Mentor(s) and institutional letters of support
- Budget and budget justification
- Additional instructions and templates will be provided at the time of the invitation.
Review Process
- LOIs will be reviewed by HEAL K12 Directors and NIH program staff.
- Full 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 Directors.
Key Dates
Posted Date: August 2, 2024
Informational Webinar: September 11, 2024, 11am-12pm EDT
Watch the Informational Webinar Here: https://www.dropbox.com/t/baPL0CWFtvdpna2v
Letter of Intent Due Date: October 15, 2024
Invitation to Apply: November 5, 2024
Full Application Due Date: February 5, 2025
Award Announcements: May 1, 2025
Program Start Date: June 1, 2025
PURPOSE Annual Meeting 2025: June 27, 2025-June 29, 2025