The Connecticut KUH Research Training (CKRT) program cultivates a diverse cohort of predoctoral and postdoctoral scholars committed to research-focused careers in kidney, urologic, and hematologic (KUH) health and disease. Through a partnership between Yale and UConn Health, trainees gain world-class mentorship, a state-of-the-art curriculum, and a collaborative community spanning two leading research institutions.
Kidney
Adult and pediatric nephrology — from basic and translational science to epidemiology and clinical trials.
Urologic
Benign urologic disease, bladder and lower-tract biology, and reconstructive and translational research.
Hematologic
Classical (non-malignant) hematology — hemostasis and thrombosis, and red cell and marrow biology.
About the program
CKRT is funded by the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) as a U2C–TL1 award. It draws on the complementary strengths of Yale and UConn Health and a community of more than 45 expert preceptors, integrating research areas that include genomics, epidemiology, bioengineering, computational science, and clinical trials. Trainees are supported across four coordinated cores — Administrative, Training, Networking, and Professional Development.
Mentored research
Each trainee is paired with a primary research mentor and a mentoring team focused on research success and career development across both institutions.
State-of-the-art curriculum
Grant writing, clinical trial design, statistics and computational science, scientific communication, team science, and wellness — plus an annual retreat.
Path to independence
The curriculum culminates in a competitive F- or K-series grant application, positioning trainees for successful, independent research careers.