Answers to the questions we hear most often about the Connecticut KUH Research Training program. Don’t see your question? Get in touch.
About the program
What is CKRT?
The Connecticut KUH Research Training (CKRT) program is a Yale–UConn Health collaborative that prepares predoctoral and postdoctoral trainees for research-focused careers in kidney, urologic, and hematologic (KUH) disease. Learn more on the About page.
Which institutions participate?
CKRT is a partnership between Yale and UConn Health, drawing on more than 45 expert preceptors across both institutions.
What research areas does the program cover?
Training spans the kidney, urologic, and hematologic disciplines — specifically nephrology, benign urology, and classical (benign) hematology — with research strengths in genomics, epidemiology, bioengineering, computational science, and clinical trials.
Who funds CKRT?
CKRT is supported by the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) of the NIH as a U2C–TL1 award.
Eligibility & applying
Who is eligible to apply?
Predoctoral students, postdoctoral physician-scientists, and postdoctoral PhD scientists at Yale or UConn Health who are pursuing intensive, mentored research training in nephrology, classical hematology, or benign urology.
Do I need to be a U.S. citizen?
TL1 appointment follows NIH NRSA policy, under which U.S. citizens and permanent residents are eligible. Confirm your individual eligibility with the program before applying.
How many trainees does the program support?
At current capacity, CKRT supports four postdoctoral and two predoctoral trainees.
How are applicants selected?
An annual request for applications goes out to relevant departments, national societies, and via social media. Applications are reviewed in a study-section format, with one slot reserved annually for each KUH discipline and additional at-large slots awarded on scientific merit. Postdoctoral appointments use a match system to balance home institution and subject area. See How to Apply for details.
When is the application deadline?
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Mentorship & training
How do I find a mentor?
Review the faculty & mentors roster and connect with a preceptor whose research aligns with your interests. Every trainee is paired with a primary research mentor (approved by the Administrative Committee) plus a secondary mentor at the partnering institution and a broader mentoring team.
What does the curriculum include?
The core curriculum combines didactics with hands-on training in grant writing, clinical trial design, statistics and computational science, scientific communication, team science, and wellness. It culminates in a competitive F- or K-series grant application. See Resources for the full curriculum.
How long is an appointment?
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Does the program provide a stipend?
TL1 appointments carry NRSA stipend support set by NIH. [Confirm current stipend levels, tuition or fee support, and any institutional supplements.]
Still have questions? Email info@ckrt.org or visit the contact page.