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Clinician-Scientist Eye Training (C-SET) Program

Award Number: K12EY037241
ORGANIZATION: NATIONAL EYE INSTITUTE
OPDIV: NIH
AWARD CLASS: DISCRETIONARY
AWARD ACTIVITY TYPE: TRAINING/TRAINEESHIP
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE START DATE: 07/01/2026
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE END DATE: 06/30/2031

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Clinician-Scientist Eye Training (C-SET) Program - Project Summary/Abstract Ophthalmology and vision science research is rapidly expanding, propelled by urgent health challenges associated with growing and aging populations. Advances in imaging and other technologies have facilitated the diagnosis of ocular diseases, yet there is a critical demand for clinician-scientists with deep specialization in these fields. This K12 application underscores the necessity of a training program that equips a diverse cohort of clinicians who have completed their medical training with interdisciplinary skills and professional development, enabling them to launch impactful careers as independent leaders in a dynamic biomedical landscape. The UCLA Clinician-Scientist Eye Training (C-SET) Program delivers dedicated mentorship and protected time, empowering K12 scholars to establish clear pathways to independence. Each scholar benefits from robust support by faculty mentors within the Department of Ophthalmology and across UCLA’s centers, ensuring comprehensive career development. Our faculty are distinguished by exceptional research productivity and mentoring expertise across a broad spectrum of disciplines. Upon selection by the Program Advisory Committee, K12 scholars collaborate with Research Mentors to develop Individualized Development Plans (IDPs) that define scientific projects, outline essential skills, set grant funding expectations, and chart academic advancement. This is complemented by targeted courses and workshops designed to guide scholars toward independence as clinician-scientists. Throughout the program, scholars are immersed in the vibrant research environment that UCLA provides with access to innovative and comprehensive mentoring. The C-SET program is committed to amplifying the number and impact of ophthalmology and vision science researchers as they transition to independent clinician-scientists. The program will expand the pipeline of promising K12 scholars, foster a flexible training environment, ensure exceptional and sustained mentorship, integrate institution-wide training resources, and promote collaborative research, leadership, and the development of intellectual property.


Issue Date FY	Funding FY	Legal Entity Name	Legal Entity Address	Legal Entity City	Legal Entity State	Legal Entity Zip Code	Legal Entity COUNTY	Legal Entity COUNTRY	Assistance Listing	Award Code	Budget Year	Action Date	Action Type	Action Amount

Issue Date FY: 2026 ( Subtotal = $594,556 )
2026	2026	UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, LOS ANGELES	10889 WILSHIRE BLVD STE 700	LOS ANGELES	CA	90024	LOS ANGELES	USA	Vision Research	000	1	6/30/2026	NEW	$594,556
														Subtotal = $594,556

Grand Total All Awards = $594,556

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Clinician-Scientist Eye Training (C-SET) Program

Award Number: K12EY037241

ORGANIZATION: NATIONAL EYE INSTITUTE

OPDIV: NIH

AWARD CLASS: DISCRETIONARY

AWARD ACTIVITY TYPE: TRAINING/TRAINEESHIP

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE START DATE: 07/01/2026

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE END DATE: 06/30/2031

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