The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) and the University of Florida (UF) propose to develop a Rehabilitation Research Career Development (RRCD) program in collaboration with a network of NCMRR Research Infrastructure Cores, VA Centers of Excellence, rehabilitation research institutes, and physical and occupational therapy departments nationwide. The RRCD Program will recruit and train rehabilitation scientists who are occupational and physical therapists. Program activities will provide trainees with the skills necessary to become independent investigators and future leaders and mentors in rehabilitation. UTMB and UF will function as a consortium to provide an integrated research and educational infrastructure to assure the success of the proposed program. The RRCD program will take advantage of existing resources at UTMB and UF including K30 Clinical Research Curriculum Awards, General Clinical Research Centers, and Older American Independence (Pepper) Centers (P30). The career development opportunities associated with these centers and grants will be integrated into the RRCD program. The training program will be comprised of two phases. Phase 1 (Years 1-3) is designed to provide the RRCD Scholars with the foundation needed for a productive career in translational rehabilitation research. Scholars will be expected to conduct research under the supervision of a lead mentor and will collaborate with faculty members expert in the relevant clinical/basic science disciplines. Each Scholar will prepare an individualized career development plan based on their past training and recommendations from the lead mentor and translational research team. The individualized plan will consist of a structured didactic program involving research methodology, specialized courses and seminars, and mentored grant writing experiences. In Phase 1 the Scholars will acquire research experience, generate, analyze, present and publish research data, and become equipped to compete for independent external funding (e.g., K08, K23, R03, R21, or R01 grants). In Phase 2 (Years 4-5), the Scholars will transition to independent researcher positions. Phase 2 Scholars will remain associated with the RRCD program, the lead mentor and members of the research team, but will no longer be supported from the K12 award. The project directors and lead mentors will advise and negotiate with prospective employers, other than UTMB and UF, to ensure that the Scholars are able to maintain 50-75% protected time to continue their research programs. Throughout Phase 2, the Scholars will continue to receive mentorship in grant writing and career counseling. The long-term goal of the proposed RRCD program is to improve the health and quality of life of individuals with disability and chronic diseases through translational research in rehabilitation science. ? ? ?

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health & Human Development (NICHD)
Type
Physician Scientist Award (Program) (PSA) (K12)
Project #
1K12HD055929-01
Application #
7291289
Study Section
Special Emphasis Panel (ZHD1-RRG-K (12))
Program Officer
Nitkin, Ralph M
Project Start
2007-09-25
Project End
2012-08-31
Budget Start
2007-09-25
Budget End
2008-08-31
Support Year
1
Fiscal Year
2007
Total Cost
$595,461
Indirect Cost
Name
University of Texas Medical Br Galveston
Department
Type
Schools of Allied Health Profes
DUNS #
800771149
City
Galveston
State
TX
Country
United States
Zip Code
77555
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