Wednesday, March 22, 2023
3/22/2023
The Brandeis ARRT in health and functioning of people with disabilities will increase research capacity by training six Postdoctoral Fellows in conducting intersectional disability and health research, with a focus on community stakeholder engagement and knowledge translation. The proposed training program includes a highly individualized and structured program with an innovative “cascading mentorship” approach. The proposed program includes a robust strategy designed to recruit a diverse pool of high-caliber applicants. Postdoctoral Fellows will complete an individual development plan (IDP) to serve as a road map for a professional development program that includes: (1) biweekly meetings and applied research experience with primary mentor; (2) support and guidance from quarterly meetings with two secondary mentors; (3) coursework in advanced research methods and health services research; (4) participation in a weekly seminar; (5) research on independent projects; (6) guidance and community learning with Community Advisory Board; (7) mentorship of an undergraduate research fellow. Through the course of this program, Brandeis ARRT Postdoctoral Fellows will build their research expertise; author at least four papers for peer-reviewed journal articles (two as co-author and two as first author); present at (at least) four national scientific conferences; develop and submit one extramural grant proposal as principal investigator; present findings in the disability community; and produce two knowledge translation products. Supported by an accomplished team of primary and secondary mentors from a range of disciplinary, racial, ethnic, and disability backgrounds and a Community Advisory Board of community leaders, independent living experts, and disability rights advocates, the proposed ARRT will yield many benefits to the Postdoctoral Fellows and to the larger disability community.
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