ICTS K-Club Grant Writing Series

Overview
The Institute for Clinical and Translational Science (ICTS) has coordinated a K-Club grant writing series intended for early- career faculty and postdoctoral scholars preparing to submit applications for NIH Mentored Career Development awards . These awards are designed to promote the career development of scholars looking to transition to research independence.
Writing An Effective “K” Application: A Video Guide
This structured workshop series is designed to prepare candidates for submission of NIH K awards, to create the strongest possible funding proposal, and guide scholars through the K application components.
This workshop is intended for scholars preparing competitive grant applications for the February and June 2026 NIH K deadlines, but all interested applicants are welcome to register. Scholars looking for information to determine if the K award mechanism is right for them are also encouraged to attend. The workshop series consists of four informational sessions:
Workshop 1: Introduction:
Overview of the RFA and submission materials
October 30, 2025 | 9-10:30 AM
Workshop 2: Assembling Your Application:
Setting yourself up for a strong application and review
November 6, 2025 | 9-10:30 AM
Workshop 3: Specific Aims, Career Development Plan, & Mentor Qualification:
Writing clear aims and assembling a qualified mentoring team
November 13, 2025 | 9-10:30 AM
Workshop 4: K Award Panel Discussion:
Q&A with current K Awardees about the grant process
November 20, 2025 | 9-10:30 AM
In order to attend the K-Club Grant Writing Workshop, please be prepared to include the following materials with your registration:
1) NIH Biosketch
2) Specific Aims draft
Please register here by October 28, 2025
The workshop series will take place in person on the UC Irvine Main Campus inside the Hewitt Hall Large Conference Room, Room 1042.
For any questions, please contact Yzabella Nardo, nardoy@hs.uci.edu.