ITHS KL2 Program

The ITHS KL2 program is a multidisciplinary program, up to three years in length, that is tailored to the research and career development needs of each scholar. Investigators are trained in-depth in a specific area of research, while also gaining knowledge of the full spectrum of clinical research. The program encourages all types of clinical research, including patient-oriented research, translational research, small- and large-scale clinical investigation and trials, epidemiologic and natural history studies, health services research, and health behavior research.

Intensive mentored research experience is the hallmark of the program, and ITHS offers a range of research cores, centers, and resources to support this work. Scholars have the opportunity to conduct clinical or translational research under the guidance of a mentoring committee.

ITHS KL2 Components

The major components of the ITHS KL2 program are:

• Salary support and protected research time: The program will provide 75% of the KL2 Scholar’s salary up to $85,000 per year for up to 3 years. 75% of the KL2 Scholar’s full-time professional effort must be devoted to pursuing their KL2 research project, including the didactic training of the KL2 Program.
• Research and career development funding: KL2 Scholars will receive $25,000 in research funds and up to $4,000 to devote to travel to professional meetings and conferences.
• Mentorship: KL2 scholars participate in mentored research with ongoing faculty projects, and will conduct their own research project under the guidance of a mentorship committee.
• Core curriculum: The curriculum includes didactic coursework, as well as training in research methods, biomedical research ethics, and career development.

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