Description
The Advanced Rehabilitation Research Training (ARRT) Program - Employment is a funding opportunity provided by the Administration for Community Living. The purpose of this program is to increase the capacity for high-quality disability and rehabilitation research by supporting grants to institutions to provide advanced research training to individuals with research doctorates or similar advanced degrees. The program aims to train rehabilitation researchers, including individuals with disabilities, with particular attention to research areas that support the implementation and objectives of the Rehabilitation Act and that improve the effectiveness of services authorized under the Act. The grant will have a 36-month project period with three 12-month budget periods. Eligible applicants include institutions of higher education. The estimated total funding for this opportunity is $250,000, and the expected number of awards is one.
Some key aspects of the job and scope of work include:
• Recruiting and selecting candidates for advanced research training
• Providing a training program that includes didactic instruction, is multidisciplinary, and emphasizes scientific methodology
• Providing research experience with qualified researchers and practicum experience
• Providing academic and career mentorship
• Providing opportunities for participation in the development of professional presentations and scholarly publications
• Ensuring that all materials, websites, and information technology tools and products are accessible and comply with Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act.