Funding

TL1 Postdoctoral Trainee Program

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Overview

TL1 postdoctoral awards support UW–Madison trainees from different backgrounds with research interests in translational science. Find greater detail on the TL1 Training Awards program page and in the Request for Applications document under “How to Apply” on this page.

Key Dates

Application Due Date:

April 1, 2026 5:00 pm
Earliest Award Start Date:

July 1, 2026 12:00 am

Application Details

Terms:

NIH postdoctoral stipend based on years of experience, fringe, tuition support, travel support

Duration:

The ICTR TL1 is up for a competitive renewal in 2026 and will transition to a T32. Due to this transition, trainees will only be guaranteed for 1 year on the grant from July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027. Additional funding is dependent upon successful competitive renewal of the training program. Applicants are encouraged to review NIH’s policy on payback requirements before applying. For details, see NIH’s Grant Policy Statement 11.4 Payback Requirements (visit https://grants.nih.gov/grants/policy/nihgps/HTML5/section_11/11.4_payback_requirements.htm)

Applicant Eligibility:

Postdoc

Special Criteria:

Translational research project, primary mentor

How to Apply:

Submit applications by April 1 for appointment start dates of July 1.

ICTR requires an email notifying us of your intent to apply at least one week in advance of the application deadline. Please send your email to Katrina Bell.

Review the TL1 Postdoctoral Trainee Program Request for Applications.