Multidisciplinary Clinical Research Training Program

Application Instructions

The deadline for receipt of all materials is October 10, 2011. Selected scholars will be notified in January 2012 with a start date of July 1, 2012. All materials must be submitted electronically. Do not send additional materials.

*Please note, you must click Mark As Complete after you upload each document. When all of your material has been uploaded, you must then click the Submit button in order for your application to be considered complete and eligible for review. Your application will remain in editing status until all forms specify Mark As Complete and you click Submit.

Project Title: FOR KL2 APPLICANTS, PLEASE MAKE SURE THAT THIS FIELD CONTAINS YOUR FULL NAME ONLY.

Letters of Recommendation: Please complete the fields in the Letter of Recommendation forms first and then click Mark As Complete. This will trigger an email to your 3 references. The sooner you do this step, the sooner they will be notified of the request. Please note, Letters of Recommendation are also due on or before October 10, 2011.

Content Instructions

The following supporting documents are required:
1. Three, and only three, letters of recommendation.

One letter must be from the department head. If you are not currently affiliated with one of the four partner institutions, a letter from the prospective department chair indicating their support is required. All letters must address the following criteria:

Applicant's demonstrated ability or potential to conduct clinical research
Importance of applicant's area of research for the field
Multidisciplinarity of applicant's research interest
Applicant's leadership potential
Applicant's ability to work in a team-based environment
Applicant's ‘mentorability'

Letters of recommendation are due the same date as application material(October 10, 2011)

Please note that the Department Chair's letter must also indicate his or her commitment to (1) support an appropriate department appointment or "academic home," 25% salary support (50% for surgeons); and (2) provide 75% protected time (50% for surgeons) for the prospective Scholar to comply with grant requirements.

As part of the application form, you will be asked to list your references' names and e-mail addresses on the Letter of Recommendation forms. Once you provide this information and click Mark As Complete, they will be contacted electronically with instructions for submitting their letters directly to us. Paper submissions will not be accepted. Please be sure the e-mail addresses you provide are current and accurate.

Please complete the fields in the Letter of Recommendation forms first. Once you provide this information and then click Mark As Complete, your referee will receive an email notifying them of your request.

NOTE: All documents must be uploaded as .pdf or .doc only; please make sure your name is on all pages.

2. A CV of no more than four pages including the following information in this order:

Personal details - name and title, address, phone number(s) and e-mail address
Academic background -include: dates of attendance, discipline, degree received and institution for each
Postdoctoral training - include dates, field of research, place and title (if applicable)
Professional licenses/certificates
Academic appointments - include dates, title, department and institution for each
Hospital/clinical appointments - include dates, title, and hospital for each
Other professional experience - include dates, title and institution/company for each
Honors and awards
Research/Scholarly Activities - include only the following:

Published articles arranged as follows: First authored publications; Other publications; In press articles
Books and book chapters
Peer reviewed conference presentations
Do not include work-in-progress or works currently under submission unless they have been accepted for publication, in which case list the journal in which they will appear and "in press"

3. A two-page personal statement addressing the following points:

Your previous research experience
Your five-year goals
How you believe this training program will change the trajectory of your career or enhance your movement towards your goals
Why you are interested in this particular training program, specifically the multidisciplinary aspect of it

4. A five to seven page research plan, including the following sections:

Specific aims and hypothesis (1/2 page)
Background and significance (1 page)
Research design and methods (4 pages)
Literature cited (1 page)
Possible research mentors from the attached list KL2 Mentor List (word document)

5. Format for personal statement and research plan:

Use an Arial, Helvetica, Palatino, Linotype or Georgia typeface and a font size of 11 points or larger. (A Symbol font may be used to insert Greek letters or special characters; the font size requirement still applies.)
All documents must be uploaded as .pdf or .doc only*
Type density, including characters and spaces, must be no more than 15 characters per inch.
Type may be no more than six lines per inch.
Use black ink that can be clearly copied.
Print must be clear and legible.
Use standard size (8 ½" x 11") sheets of paper.
Use at least one-half inch margins (top, bottom, left, and right) for all pages, including continuation pages.
The documents must be single-sided and single-spaced.
Number the pages and do not use suffixes (e.g. 5a, 5b).
Please make sure your name is on all pages of the above required documents

NOTE: All documents must be uploaded as .pdf or .doc only; please make sure your name is on all pages.

WebGrants User Instructions

Quick Reference Guide

START A NEW APPLICATION

From the Funding Opportunities page, please select the Start a New Application Process link to begin a new Application.
The General Information screen will open. Complete all fields for this section.
Click the Save link located on the upper right-hand side of the toolbar.
At this point you may select the Go To Application Forms link in order to continue completing the remaining application components or you may and complete the application at a later time.

COMPLETE THE APPLICATION COMPONENTS

Open an application, by selecting the My Applications link from the main menu.
Click on the Title of your application (your name).
Click on the Form Name that you wish to fill in.
Click Edit and complete all fields.
Click .
Once you complete all fields and save, click MARK AS COMPLETE.

SUBMIT APPLICATION

Preview Application

Click the link to review all components.
Click on the button to return to the list of components.
If you need to make changes, click on the component you need to edit and complete any necessary Edits. Once all edits are complete, click .

Submit Application

If all information is correct after previewing all components, click SUBMIT.

Note: You will NOT be able to make any changes after submitting!!! You must contact the Program Officer for the Funding Opportunity to unlock the application for editing once it has been submitted.

Click OK to complete the submission of the application.
A confirmation screen will appear stating that the application was submitted successfully. An email confirmation will also be sent to your account.

STATUS OF APPLICATION

You may check on the status of your application at any time by selecting the My Applications link on the Home Menu.
The title of your application(s) will appear along with the status.


Home Background Eligibility Benefits Program Application About Us FAQs Contact Us		Application Process Instructions \| Apply Online Application Instructions The deadline for receipt of all materials is October 10, 2011. Selected scholars will be notified in January 2012 with a start date of July 1, 2012. All materials must be submitted electronically. Do not send additional materials. Please note, you must click Mark As Complete* after you upload each document. When all of your material has been uploaded, you must then click the Submit button in order for your application to be considered complete and eligible for review. Your application will remain in editing status until all forms specify Mark As Complete and you click Submit. Project Title: FOR KL2 APPLICANTS, PLEASE MAKE SURE THAT THIS FIELD CONTAINS YOUR FULL NAME ONLY. Letters of Recommendation: Please complete the fields in the Letter of Recommendation forms first and then click *Mark As Complete. This will trigger an email to your 3 references. The sooner you do this step, the sooner they will be notified of the request. Please note, Letters of Recommendation* are also due on or before October 10, 2011. Content Instructions The following supporting documents are required: 1. Three, and only three, letters of recommendation. One letter must be from the department head. If you are not currently affiliated with one of the four partner institutions, a letter from the prospective department chair indicating their support is required. All letters must address the following criteria: Applicant's demonstrated ability or potential to conduct clinical research Importance of applicant's area of research for the field Multidisciplinarity of applicant's research interest Applicant's leadership potential Applicant's ability to work in a team-based environment Applicant's ‘mentorability' Letters of recommendation are due the same date as application material(October 10, 2011) Please note that the Department Chair's letter must also indicate his or her commitment to (1) support an appropriate department appointment or "academic home," 25% salary support (50% for surgeons); and (2) provide 75% protected time (50% for surgeons) for the prospective Scholar to comply with grant requirements. As part of the application form, you will be asked to list your references' names and e-mail addresses on the Letter of Recommendation forms. Once you provide this information and click Mark As Complete, they will be contacted electronically with instructions for submitting their letters directly to us. Paper submissions will not be accepted. Please be sure the e-mail addresses you provide are current and accurate. Please complete the fields in the *Letter of Recommendation* forms first. Once you provide this information and then click *Mark As Complete, your referee will receive an email notifying them of your request. NOTE: All documents must be uploaded as .pdf or .doc only; please make sure your name is on all pages.* 2. A CV of no more than four pages including the following information in this order: Personal details - name and title, address, phone number(s) and e-mail address Academic background -include: dates of attendance, discipline, degree received and institution for each Postdoctoral training - include dates, field of research, place and title (if applicable) Professional licenses/certificates Academic appointments - include dates, title, department and institution for each Hospital/clinical appointments - include dates, title, and hospital for each Other professional experience - include dates, title and institution/company for each Honors and awards Research/Scholarly Activities - include only the following: Published articles arranged as follows: First authored publications; Other publications; In press articles Books and book chapters Peer reviewed conference presentations Do not include work-in-progress or works currently under submission unless they have been accepted for publication, in which case list the journal in which they will appear and "in press" 3. A two-page personal statement addressing the following points: Your previous research experience Your five-year goals How you believe this training program will change the trajectory of your career or enhance your movement towards your goals Why you are interested in this particular training program, specifically the multidisciplinary aspect of it 4. A five to seven page research plan, including the following sections: Specific aims and hypothesis (1/2 page) Background and significance (1 page) Research design and methods (4 pages) Literature cited (1 page) Possible research mentors from the attached list KL2 Mentor List (word document) 5. Format for personal statement and research plan: Use an Arial, Helvetica, Palatino, Linotype or Georgia typeface and a font size of 11 points or larger. (A Symbol font may be used to insert Greek letters or special characters; the font size requirement still applies.) All documents must be uploaded as .pdf or .doc only* Type density, including characters and spaces, must be no more than 15 characters per inch. Type may be no more than six lines per inch. Use black ink that can be clearly copied. Print must be clear and legible. Use standard size (8 ½" x 11") sheets of paper. Use at least one-half inch margins (top, bottom, left, and right) for all pages, including continuation pages. The documents must be single-sided and single-spaced. Number the pages and do not use suffixes (e.g. 5a, 5b). Please make sure your name is on all pages of the above required documents NOTE: All documents must be uploaded as .pdf or .doc only; please make sure your name is on all pages. WebGrants User Instructions Quick Reference Guide START A NEW APPLICATION From the Funding Opportunities page, please select the Start a New Application Process link to begin a new Application. The General Information screen will open. Complete all fields for this section. Click the Save link located on the upper right-hand side of the toolbar. At this point you may select the Go To Application Forms link in order to continue completing the remaining application components or you may and complete the application at a later time. COMPLETE THE APPLICATION COMPONENTS Open an application, by selecting the My Applications link from the main menu. Click on the Title of your application (your name). Click on the Form Name that you wish to fill in. Click Edit and complete all fields. Click . Once you complete all fields and save, click MARK AS COMPLETE. SUBMIT APPLICATION Preview Application Click the link to review all components. Click on the button to return to the list of components. If you need to make changes, click on the component you need to edit and complete any necessary Edits. Once all edits are complete, click . Submit Application If all information is correct after previewing all components, click SUBMIT. *Note: You will NOT be able to make any changes after submitting!!!** You must contact the Program Officer for the Funding Opportunity to unlock the application for editing once it has been submitted.* Click OK to complete the submission of the application. A confirmation screen will appear stating that the application was submitted successfully. An email confirmation will also be sent to your account. STATUS OF APPLICATION You may check on the status of your application at any time by selecting the My Applications link on the Home Menu. The title of your application(s) will appear along with the status.

Application Process