UK CCTS opens T32 research training grant applications for graduate students and postdocs

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Sept. 4, 2026) — The University of Kentucky Center for Clinical and Translational Science is now accepting applications for its National Institutes of Health-funded T32 training program in clinical and translational science.

The program supports exceptional predoctoral graduate students and postdoctoral fellows across the University of Kentucky who are pursuing careers in multidisciplinary clinical and translational health research.

"The T32 program provides emerging investigators with the rigorous methodology, mentored research experience, and cross-disciplinary collaboration essential for building a successful research career," said Victoria King, career development director for the UK CCTS. 

The program offers funding across two distinct training tracks:

• Predoctoral Training Track: Open to graduate students pursuing MD, DMD, PharmD, or PhD degrees in any college across the university. Appointees receive a stipend, in-state tuition support, student health coverage, and up to $1,300 in travel funding to present research at the national Association for Clinical and Translational Science conference.
  Applications for the predoctoral track are due Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026, at 8 a.m. ET.

• Postdoctoral Training Track: Open to clinician residents, clinical fellows, and postdoctoral fellows holding qualifying doctoral degrees (including MD, DMD, PharmD, PhD, DO, or nursing PhD). Selected scholars receive a stipend, partial tuition support, health insurance, and $1,300 in research travel funds.
  Applications for the postdoctoral track are due Monday, Oct. 5, 2026, at 8 a.m. ET. 

Read more about two researchers recently supported by the CCTS T32 program (formerly also called the TL1 program)::

• Sean Regnier, Ph.D., who studies smoking treatment options tailored for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. More »

• Yolanda Jackson, Ph.D., develops culturally-tailored health messaging about Alzheimer’s disease for rural Black adults. More. »

Because eligibility criteria and deadlines vary by training track. Visit the CCTS T32 Training Program page to review specific track requirements and submit application materials.

Media Contact: Mallory Profeta, mallory.profeta@uky.edu