Additional Resources
Grant Writing Workshops
The CTSI KL2 program sponsors workshops for junior faculty planning to submit applications for NIH K and R grants. See presentations from past workshops.
Need information about upcoming workshops? Contact CTSIWD@mednet.ucla.edu
Office of Physician Scientist Career Development (OPSCD)
Physician-scientists are critical members of the health-care workforce, connecting the worlds of medicine and research and focusing scientific efforts toward improving patients’ lives and toward discoveries with global impact. Physician-scientists have received about half of all Nobel prizes in physiology and medicine, but only about 2% of physicians nationwide have research careers, and fewer every year choose this pathway, leading to a nationwide decline. In response, UCLA established this Office of Physician Scientist Career Development in 2023 to encourage UCLA medical students, house staff, and physician faculty to explore and embark on research careers.
Visit the OPSCD page to see a list of their resources
K Scholars Society
This program supports the career development of junior investigators building careers in clinical and translational research. This program is designed for scholars within the UCLA CTSI partner institutions who have current career developments awards from the National Institutes of Health (e.g. K01, K08, K23, K99/R00), or equivalent awards from other federal (e.g. DOD, VA) and non-federal (e.g. AHA, ACS, Doris Duke) funding agencies.
More information about the K Scholars Society
Funding Search Tools, Grant-Writing Tips and Templates
Need tips or templates to assist with your grant writing? Visit the CTSI Funding Search Tools, Grant-Writing Tips and Diversity Supplements page.
Sample Applications
UCLA CTSI has an online collection of successful applications that you can access anytime.
Get access to the Grant Library
NIH K Kiosk
The NIH K Kiosk provides information and resources about career development awards available to young investigators. In addition to a list of open opportunities, the K Kiosk includes a “K Award Wizard” to help investigators choose the right opportunity, data on funded awards, and podcasts offering advice on career development.
NIH Guide LISTSERV
The NIH Guide for Grants and Contracts is the official publication for NIH medical and behavioral research Grant Policies, Guidelines and Funding Opportunities.