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Edge Funding

K12 Universe

Programs typically offer three years of supportand protect 75% of a faculty member’s time for research
VUMC hosts eight faculty career development programs. Most progress to an individual K award (K01, K08, K23, VA CDA, etc.) or go straight to R01-level funding.

All scholars on career development programs join the Elliot Newman Society and receive access to Edge for Scholars resources such as Edge Reviewsgrant pacing workshops, and the monthly Newman Society seminars.

Scholars are also encouraged to make use of VICTR resources, including StudiosBiostatistics Clinics, and vouchers/pilot funding.

 

PROGRAMS

mentor notes

K12 directors may view applications and select scholars from VFRS recruitment.

To add your K12 to the list, email Rebecca Helton.

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Focuses on sex and gender biology. Our scholars have discovered mechanisms of gender disparities in survival of acute respiratory distress and sepsis, hormonal influence on T-cell function in determining asthma severity and treatment response, need for gender and race/ethnicity tailoring in dialysis care, and sex/gender differences in resistance to Alzheimer’s. Weekly work-in-progress sessions promote scholarly productivity.

Applications are received through the yearly VUMC Faculty Research Scholars application process in February as well as at other times of the year should vacancies arise. Scholars are seated on a rolling basis as current scholars receive extramural awards and come off the program.

PI: Dr. Katherine Hartmann, Dr. Amy Major, & Dr. Digna Velez-Edwards
Program Manager: Adrienne Babcock

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Focuses on pragmatic research, patient centered outcomes research, implementation/dissemination science, health policy and community health. Scholars join a healthcare team and embed research into clinical operations to advance research, gain leadership skills and improve patient health.

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, and scholars are seated on a rolling basis as current scholars receive extramural awards.  Scholars are encouraged to apply no later than May with a program start of November 1.

PI: Dr. Christianne Roumie
Program Manager: Robyn Tamboli

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Focuses on intense research experiences in the pathogenesis and basic mechanisms of childhood disease that can be translated to new therapies, including vaccines. Our scholars focus on the full range of basic and translational research projects designed to ultimately advance the care of children. Monthly meetings with the training directors focus on academic leadership skills, peer mentoring and effective lab management.

Applications are received on a rolling basis through the Department of Pediatrics K12 Mentored Research Scholars Program application process. Scholars are seated on a rolling basis as current scholars receive extramural awards. All remain eligible to attend activities as alumni.

PI: Dr. Stephen Webber
Training Directors: Dr. Michael DeBaun & Dr. Mark Denison

Program Manager: Karen Hagan

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Supports MD physician-scientists in surgical or procedure-based specialties focused on discovery science.  Projects have included molecular drivers responsible for migration of glioblastoma cells to the brain’s subventricular zone and how oxidative stress leads to fibrotic disease in Eosinophilic Esophagitis. Options for 50-75% protected time and program-based loan repayment. Applications are accepted in February.

PI: Dr. James Goldenring
Program Manager: Dr. Amy Martinez

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Trains physicians in patient-oriented cancer research, which can but does not require a laboratory component. Prior funded projects translate basic/clinical/behavioral information into patient-oriented research such as the study of DNA damage, infection and carcinogenesis, tumor and germline genomics, health policy, pharmacogenomics and molecular foundations of carcinogenesis. Completion of MSCI or MPH degree while in program is encouraged. Applications are accepted in February, with positions beginning July 1.

PIs: Dr. W. Kimryn Rathmell & Dr. Debra Friedman
Program Manager: Lucy Shaffer

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Vanderbilt’s internal career development award. Faculty scholars are competitively selected across all disciplines and degree types for merit and innovation of their science. Stepping stone to NIH/CTSA KL2 career development award and/or individual K. Weekly work-in-progress supplements mentored training.

Surveys of intent to submit for each year’s application season must be received by January 15 of each year. (Request survey of intent.) Applications, which follow the format of an individual K award, are due February 15. Scholars who apply to VFRS may be considered for other K12 programs if their work fits a program’s focus and requirements.

Applications are ranked by the selection committee in March and scholars are seated on a rolling basis as current scholars receive extramural awards and come off the program.

PI: Dr. Katherine Hartmann
Program Director: Dr. Julie Bastarache

Program Manager: Rebecca Helton

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A K12-like award from the National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences whose research is clinical, translational with a focus on human tissue, genetic or epidemiologic. Internal VFRS scholars are eligible for placement on this program when a current scholar vacates one of the six chairs.

PI: Dr. Katherine Hartmann
Program Director: Dr. Julie Bastarache

Program Manager: Rebecca Helton

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Focuses on implementation research in heart, lung, blood & sleep disorders. Examples of scholar work include how to optimize the long-term engagement of patients in text messaging interventions and the delivery of medication adherence information to clinicians, developing strategies to improve the adoption and fidelity of early mobility interventions in the ICU, and implementing community-based sleep interventions in adults with autism spectrum disorders. “ImpleMentors” provide guidance on conducting implementation research in real world settings. V-STTaR is now accepting Letters of Interest. Letters of Interest will be followed by an invitation to submit a full application.

PI: Dr. Sunil Kripalani
Program Manager: Robyn Tamboli

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Questions
Email the Edge team at info@edgeforscholars.org
upcoming K12 Universe events [ view all events ]
September 26, 2023 | 1:00 pm (In-Person) Dr. Julie Bastarache | 2525 West End, Ste 1040
Grant Pacing Workshop
Grants & Funding
Early career faculty
October 5, 2023 | 8:00 am (In-Person) Dr. Katherine Hartmann | 2525 West End, Ste 1040
Grant Pacing Workshop
Grants & Funding
Early career faculty
October 5, 2023 | 12:00 pm (In-Person) Dr. Bill Cooper | MCN C-2209
Edge Seminar
Faculty Life
Pre/Post Doc
October 26, 2023 | 12:00 pm (In-Person) Dr. Katherine Hartmann | MCN C-2209
Newman Seminar
Grants & Funding
Faculty Life
Productivity
Early career faculty
November 16, 2023 | 12:00 pm (In-Person) Panel | MCN C-2209
Edge Seminar
Grants & Funding
Pre/Post Doc
Early career faculty
November 30, 2023 | 12:00 pm (In-Person) Dr. Stephen Patrick | MCN C-2209
Newman Seminar
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Faculty Life
Mentoring
Management & Leadership
Early career faculty
December 7, 2023 | 12:00 pm (In-Person) Dr. C. Michael Stein | MCN C-2209
Edge Seminar
Newman Seminar
Faculty Life
Doing Research
Pre/Post Doc
Early career faculty
January 11, 2024 | 12:00 pm (In-Person) Panel | TBA
Edge Seminar
Grants & Funding
Pre/Post Doc
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January 25, 2024 | 12:00 pm (In-Person) Dr. Maureen Gannon | TBA
Newman Seminar
Management & Leadership
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February 2, 2024 | 8:00 am (In-Person) Student Life Center
Forum
Doing Research
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February 8, 2024 | 12:00 pm (In-Person) TBA | TBA
Edge Seminar
Communication
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February 22, 2024 | 12:00 pm Panel | TBA
Newman Seminar
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March 7, 2024 | 12:00 pm (In-Person) Chad Lightner | TBA
Edge Seminar
Newman Seminar
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Writing & Publishing
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April 11, 2024 | 12:00 pm (In-Person) VUMC Media Relations | TBA
Edge Seminar
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April 25, 2024 | 12:00 pm (In-Person) VUMC Finance | TBA
Newman Seminar
Grants & Funding
Early career faculty
May 2, 2024 | 12:00 pm (In-Person) Tara Helmer & Nan Kennedy | TBA
Edge Seminar
Newman Seminar
Writing & Publishing
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Designing Your Career
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Success

Assistant Professor

Department
Neurology
Award Type
  • K23

Assistant Professor

Department
Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
Award Type
  • K23
EFS Programs Used

Instructor

Department
Medicine/Diabetes, Endocrinology, and Metabolism
Award Type
  • K08
EFS Programs Used

Associate Professor

Department
Pediatrics/Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition
Award Type
  • K23



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