ICRE - PittCATS K12

PittCATS K12 provides training to guide scholars towards independent careers in clinical and translational research. Through the KL2 Program, scholars are given 75% protected time and $50,000 in researcher funds to achieve its goal of preparing highly qualified junior faculty Scholars for independent careers in substance use and substance use disorders (SUD) research, with a focus on the care of patients with substance use and SUD in general medical settings.

Didactic Training
Scholars with varying levels of prior research experience receive rigorous, individualized didactic training encompassing a broad spectrum of research methodologies, technologies, concepts, and research tools.

Experiential Learning
Scholars are immersed in multidisciplinary research programs and given training in leadership, management, and team building, all of which fosters effective cross-disciplinary collaboration and team-oriented approaches to research.

Mentoring
Scholars are aided by multidisciplinary mentoring and career guidance as they gain experience in the conduct of clinical research projects from conceptualization to completion.

A Platform for Independent Success
Scholars develop and submit competitive grant applications to secure funding that will enable their success as independent clinical researchers.

"Participating in the PittCATS K12 was crucial to the success of developing my career as an independent investigator. Through this opportunity, I was able to access many training opportunities at the University of Pittsburgh and beyond, as well as fabulous mentors at Pitt. Also, having protected time and research funds to conduct my pilot work allowed me the opportunity to collect data and develop successful proposals for future funding."

- Jamie Sidani, PhD, MPH, CHES
Associate Professor and Director,
Doctoral Program Faculty in Behavioral and Community Health Sciences

For information on eligibility, financial support, expectations, and curriculum, see the Program Details page.

Leadership