The CCTSI K12 Program provides up to three years of funding for clinical translational research and career development to train awardees to obtain funding as independent investigators. Awardees are expected to commit to participation in mentoring/career development activities that will include the CO-Mentor program (with one of their mentors), teaming and managerial training, mock grant reviews, and to attend the national CTSA consortium meeting.  K12 awards are issued approximately every two years, and an RFA will be issued when applications can be received. Dr. Lauren Shomaker, from the CSU College of Health and Human Science is an Associate Program Director for the K12 Program.  Additional information about the K12 Program can be found here.