Who is eligible to apply for a position on the training grant?
All individuals supported by this grant mechanism must be US citizens or non-citizen nationals (permanent residents). Students on temporary or student visas are not eligible. Student must be enrolled in the Rehabilitation Science Doctoral Program, Biomedical Engineering PhD program, Applied Physiology and Kinesiology PhD Program, Graduate Program in Biomedical Sciences, or MD-PhD Training Program. Completion of at least one year of graduate coursework is preferred.
What are the criteria for acceptance into the program?
These criteria include the following:
- Strong academic credentials
- A strong rehabilitation and neuromuscular plasticity research interest
- A strong commitment to a research career
What are the expectations of the trainees?
Trainees are expected to be committed to full-time research training. Trainees will be offered a structured didactic program involving research methodology, specialized courses and seminars in neuroplasticity, muscle physiology and translational research and rehabilitation. The ultimate goal of the program is to help build a critical mass of well-trained scientists prepared to conduct cutting-edge rehabilitation-related research.
How do individuals apply to the program and what is the application deadline?
A complete application must include the following:
- Statement of research interests
- Letter of support from primary mentor
- Updated CV
- Short description of previous research experience and training
- Graduate coursework summary (including grades)
Application materials should be submitted to Laura Quintana, at lauraq@phhp.ufl.edu