CTSA K12 Program at University of California at Davis: Advancing Clinical and Translational Innovation by Vitalizing And Training Early-career faculty (ACTIVATE)
NCATS - National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences
About This Grant
PROJECT SUMMARY The primary mission of the UC Davis Clinical and Translational Science Center (CTSC) Institutional Career Development Core (K12), entitled “Advancing Clinical and Translational Innovation by Vitalizing And Training Early-career faculty” (ACTIVATE), is to cultivate early career scholars into independent investigators who possess the strategic skills, broad perspectives, and methodological expertise necessary to excel as translational science leaders in academic, community, and industry settings. Building upon the nearly two decades of the CTSC’s strong foundation and KL2 successes, we have advanced translational science education and career development across UC Davis. This includes creating comprehensive, tailored training tools and fostering innovative career development initiatives alongside a mentoring team that supports the ongoing growth of both scholars and mentors. Despite these advances, there remains a critical need for exceptional clinical and translational investigators skilled in team science, community engagement, and advanced research techniques. These scholars are essential to advancing human health and healthcare while addressing the broad needs of the communities we serve. Over previous and current KL2 funding periods, we have successfully trained 44 early-career faculty members, most of whom have achieved remarkable success, underscoring the program's effectiveness in preparing scholars for independent careers as translational scientists. To sustain this momentum, the program's goals for the upcoming funding period are: (1) cultivate a new generation of highly skilled translational scientists who will lead transformative, interdisciplinary, community-engaged, and patient- centered research; (2) recruit and mentor early career scholars from broad backgrounds in science and medicine, supporting their success; and (3) to empower ACTIVATE scholars to become leaders and mentors in advancing health through the integration of cutting-edge methodologies.
Grant Summary
CTSA K12 Program at University of California at Davis: Advancing Clinical and Translational Innovation by Vitalizing And Training Early-career faculty (ACTIVATE) is a NCATS - National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences grant providing up to $972K for university, nonprofit, healthcare org. Applications are due 2031-05-31 (open). Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.
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Up to $972K
2031-05-31
- 1Confirm your organization is eligible for CTSA K12 Program at University of California at Davis: Advancing Clinical and Translational Innovation by Vitalizing And Training Early-career faculty (ACTIVATE) from NCATS - National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences, checking organization type, location, and any population or project requirements.
- 2Gather the required documents and information, including your organization details, project plan, and budget figures.
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CTSA K12 Program at University of California at Davis: Advancing Clinical and Translational Innovation by Vitalizing And Training Early-career faculty (ACTIVATE): Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for the CTSA K12 Program at University of California at Davis: Advancing Clinical and Translational Innovation by Vitalizing And Training Early-career faculty (ACTIVATE)?
CTSA K12 Program at University of California at Davis: Advancing Clinical and Translational Innovation by Vitalizing And Training Early-career faculty (ACTIVATE) is offered by NCATS - National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences and is generally open to university, nonprofit, healthcare org. It is open to organizations nationwide unless the funder specifies otherwise. Review the specific eligibility terms before applying, since funders set their own requirements around organization type, location, and the population or project being served.
How much funding does the CTSA K12 Program at University of California at Davis: Advancing Clinical and Translational Innovation by Vitalizing And Training Early-career faculty (ACTIVATE) provide?
CTSA K12 Program at University of California at Davis: Advancing Clinical and Translational Innovation by Vitalizing And Training Early-career faculty (ACTIVATE) provides up to $972K per award from NCATS - National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences. Actual award sizes depend on the scope of your project, available program funds, and the number of applicants, so build a budget that reflects realistic, allowable costs rather than the maximum figure.
When is the CTSA K12 Program at University of California at Davis: Advancing Clinical and Translational Innovation by Vitalizing And Training Early-career faculty (ACTIVATE) deadline?
Applications for CTSA K12 Program at University of California at Davis: Advancing Clinical and Translational Innovation by Vitalizing And Training Early-career faculty (ACTIVATE) are due 2031-05-31 (open). Because deadlines can change, verify the date with the funder, NCATS - National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences, and give yourself enough time to prepare a complete, competitive application before the close date.
How do you apply for the CTSA K12 Program at University of California at Davis: Advancing Clinical and Translational Innovation by Vitalizing And Training Early-career faculty (ACTIVATE)?
To apply for CTSA K12 Program at University of California at Davis: Advancing Clinical and Translational Innovation by Vitalizing And Training Early-career faculty (ACTIVATE), confirm your eligibility, gather the required documents, and prepare a narrative and budget that address the funder's priorities. FindGrants guides you step by step and can draft each section, then exports a submission-ready application pack for this grant from NCATS - National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences.