Description
The Advanced Rehabilitation Research Training (ARRT) Program - Health and Function provides advanced research training and experience to individuals with doctorates or similar advanced degrees. The program aims to increase the capacity for high-quality disability and rehabilitation research by supporting grants to institutions to provide advanced research training. The training program should include didactic instruction, be multidisciplinary, and emphasize scientific methodology. The program should also provide research experience, academic and career mentorship, and opportunities for participation in professional presentations and publications.
• The program should recruit and select candidates for advanced research training, including individuals with disabilities.
• The program should provide a training program that includes didactic instruction, is multidisciplinary, and emphasizes scientific methodology.
• The program should provide research experience with qualified researchers and practicum experience with organizations representing individuals with disabilities.
• The program should provide academic and career mentorship and opportunities for participation in professional presentations and publications.
• The program should provide training to individuals for at least one academic year, unless a longer training period is necessary.
• The program should require trainees to devote at least 80 percent of their time to the activities of the training program during the training period.