Edge Funding

TL1 Predoc Fellowship

Clinical & Translational Science AwardTL1 Training Grant
CTSA TL1 Training Program Nominations

Nominations are due to melissa.krasnove@vanderbilt.edu by May 5th

Trainee Requirements

·       Pre-doctoral trainee in one of the following graduate programs: Biomedical Informatics, Biostatistics, Epidemiology, Health Policy, or Human Genetics
·       Research must be translational
·       US Citizen or Permanent Resident

 

Nominations Packets Must Include

·       CV of the Trainee nominated
·       Mentor Biosketch
·       Nomination letter

 

Required Training Program Activities

·       Attend Weekly Edge Work-in-Progress sessions, presenting at least four times a year

·       Participate in Edge Career Development Seminars

·       Submit abstract to and attend Vanderbilt’s Translational Research Forum each year

·       Submit abstract to and attend annually the national Translational Science meeting

·       Have formal mentor panel meetings at least twice each year

·       Complete a minimum of eight hours each year of RCR activities that include at least three modalities

·       Submit annual progress report

 

Financial Support

·       $28,224 stipend

·       $16,000 tuition

·       $4750 training related expenses (i.e. health insurance and student fees)

·       $3000 for support of childcare expenses for qualifying individuals

·       Travel grant to attend national Translational Science meeting

·       Flexible appointment start date

QUESTIONS & TO APPLY

Nominations are due to melissa.krasnove@vanderbilt.edu by May 5th

upcoming TL1 Predoc Fellowship events [ view all events ]
August 11, 2025 | 9:00 am (In-Person) Ms. Melissa Krasnove & Dr. Todd Edwards | 2525 West End, 6 Floor boardroom
Grant Pacing Workshop
Grants & Funding
Pre/Post Doc
August 20, 2025 | 12:00 pm (Virtual) Dr. Bob Coffey
EFS Seminar
Grants & Funding
Faculty Life
Doing Research
Early career faculty
August 27, 2025 | 12:00 pm (Virtual) Dr. Lesa Black
EFS Seminar
Doing Research
Pre/Post Doc
September 10, 2025 | 12:00 pm (Virtual) Mr. Alex Carroll
EFS Seminar
Productivity
Pre/Post Doc
September 17, 2025 | 12:00 pm TBA
EFS Seminar
Doing Research
Pre/Post Doc
Early career faculty
October 22, 2025 | 12:00 pm (Virtual) Dr. Bertha Hidalgo
EFS Seminar
Faculty Life
Pre/Post Doc
Early career faculty
November 12, 2025 | 12:00 pm (Virtual) Dr. Sean Collins
EFS Seminar
Grants & Funding
Pre/Post Doc
Early career faculty
November 13, 2025 | 5:00 pm
Edge Review
Pre/Post Doc
Early career faculty
Mid career faculty
Senior faculty
November 19, 2025 | 12:00 pm (Virtual) Dr. Bill Heerman
EFS Seminar
Grants & Funding
Faculty Life
Writing & Publishing
Mentoring
Doing Research
Management & Leadership
Networking & Collaboration
Early career faculty
December 3, 2025 | 12:00 pm (Virtual) Panel
EFS Seminar
Doing Research
Pre/Post Doc
Early career faculty
December 4, 2025 | 5:00 pm Must have submitted survey of intent by November 13
Edge Review
Pre/Post Doc
Early career faculty
Mid career faculty
Senior faculty
January 12, 2026 | 9:00 am (In-Person) Ms. Melissa Krasnove & Dr. Todd Edwards | 2525 West End, 1040
Grant Pacing Workshop
Grants & Funding
Pre/Post Doc
January 21, 2026 | 12:00 pm (Virtual) Panel
EFS Seminar
Mentoring
Early career faculty
RCR
January 28, 2026 | 12:00 pm (Virtual) Panel
EFS Seminar
Mentoring
Early career faculty
RCR
February 4, 2026 | 12:00 pm Mr. Craig Boerner
EFS Seminar
Communication
Pre/Post Doc
Early career faculty
February 11, 2026 | 12:00 pm (Virtual) Dr. Bill Cooper
EFS Seminar
Pre/Post Doc
March 4, 2026 | 12:00 pm (Virtual) Panel
EFS Seminar
Grants & Funding
Pre/Post Doc
Early career faculty
March 19, 2026 | 5:00 pm
Edge Review
Pre/Post Doc
Early career faculty
Mid career faculty
Senior faculty
April 8, 2026 | 12:00 pm (Virtual) Panel
EFS Seminar
Grants & Funding
Pre/Post Doc
April 9, 2026 | 5:00 pm Must have submitted survey of intent by March 19
Edge Review
Pre/Post Doc
Early career faculty
Mid career faculty
Senior faculty
April 29, 2026 | 12:00 pm (Virtual) TBA
EFS Seminar
Grants & Funding
Faculty Life
Writing & Publishing
Productivity
Communication
Mentoring
Doing Research
Management & Leadership
Networking & Collaboration
Pre/Post Doc
Early career faculty
July 23, 2026 | 5:00 pm
Edge Review
Pre/Post Doc
Early career faculty
Mid career faculty
Senior faculty
August 13, 2026 | 5:00 pm Must have submitted survey of intent by July 23
Edge Review
Pre/Post Doc
Early career faculty
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