This federal Project Grant award, provided by the National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences (NCATS), supports a postdoctoral training program in translational science and medicine at the Scripps Research Institute (SRI) in La Jolla, California. The $256,717 grant, awarded on August 5, 2024, will fund 3 postdoctoral trainees over 5 years through July 31, 2029.
The program aims to provide comprehensive, interdisciplinary training for early career scientists across disciplines such as genomics, computational biology, and animal modeling. This aligns with NCATS' mission to accelerate the translation of scientific discoveries into medical treatments and interventions. Key program components include mentorship, coursework in translational science, individual grant writing support, and opportunities to collaborate with predoctoral students and clinical research fellows at SRI. A focus on recruiting and supporting scientists from underrepresented backgrounds is a core part of the program's approach to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in translational research.