Enhancing career development for trainees in kidney, urology, and hematology research
Official title: Professional Development
Funded at University of Pennsylvania · NIH-11168984 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about helping young researchers in Kidney, Urology, and Hematology improve their skills and balance their work and life, so they can succeed in their careers and get funding for their important research.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Pennsylvania NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Philadelphia, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2024 |
| Project end | May 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $147,265 |
| NIH project number | 5U2CDK136784-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11168984 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this program are predoctoral and postdoctoral trainees interested in pursuing careers in kidney, urology, and hematology research.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not involved in academic or research training in these specific fields may not receive direct benefits from this program.
What this research studies
This project focuses on providing structured and customized training programs to support the career development of predoctoral and postdoctoral trainees in the fields of Kidney, Urology, and Hematology. It aims to improve essential skills such as biomedical writing, publication, and oral presentation, while also addressing work/life balance issues. The program will leverage resources from various academic institutions in the Philadelphia area to foster effective mentorship and enhance the trainees' ability to secure funding for their research careers. Additionally, the initiative includes a detailed evaluation plan to monitor progress and gather feedback on the mentoring process.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly enhance the career prospects and professional skills of trainees in the biomedical sciences.
How similar studies have gone: Similar initiatives in professional development and mentorship have shown success in enhancing research careers in various biomedical fields.
Where this research is happening
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University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Klein, Peter S — University of Pennsylvania
- Study coordinator: Klein, Peter S
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.