Description
The World Trade Center Health Program Mentored Research Scientist Career Development Award (K01) aims to provide support and 75% "protected time" for an intensive, supervised (mentored) career development experience in WTC-related health research. This award is intended to facilitate the transition of junior research scientists from the mentored to the independent stages of their careers in WTC-related health research. The research should address issues related to diagnostic or treatment uncertainty with respect to individuals receiving monitoring and/or treatment under subtitle B of the James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act of 2010. Key areas of research interest include Translation Research, Health Services Research, Health Equity Research, Treatment Research, Prevention Research, and Quality of Life Research.
• The award provides up to 3 years of support and 75% "protected time" for research.
• The award is intended for junior research scientists who need mentored research experience to transition to independent stages of their careers.
• The research should focus on WTC-related health issues, including diagnostic or treatment uncertainty.
• The award is sponsored by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and the World Trade Center (WTC) Health Program.