Mentored Clinical Scientist Development Award (K08)

**Semantic type:** Governmental or Regulatory Activity

**Definition:** To provide the opportunity for promising medical scientists with demonstrated aptitude to develop into independent investigators, or for faculty members to pursue research aspects of categorical areas applicable to the awarding unit, and aid in filling the academic faculty gap in these shortage areas within health professions institutions of the country.

**Synonyms:** - Mentored Clinical Scientists Development Award - Phased Career Development