The Knight ADRC T32 offers:
- A long-term training program specifically designed for predoctoral trainees.
- Trainees are appointed for 1-3 years.
Program Details
This program prepares trainees for careers in ADRD research by providing a combination of mentored research, professional education, and ADRD training. Trainees can tailor their experience to meet their specific professional goals and ongoing research projects, though core program elements include:
- Mentored research experience that is distinct from home laboratory
- Individual Development Plan (IDP) to address training and career goals
- Monthly career development seminars
- Exposure to each of the Knight ADRC Cores and the Memory Diagnostic Center
- Memory and Aging Project research participant observations
- Annual Knight ADRC T32 retreat
- Responsible Conduct in Research (RCR) training
- Training in biostatistics and informatics
- Participation in relevant seminars, lectures, interest groups, grant writing trainings and other coursework, as needed
- Opportunities to attend and present at conferences
Eligibility & Program Application
Please review the eligibility and provided application information below. Applications for the predoctoral T32 program are accepted on a rolling basis throughout the academic year.
Predoctoral Trainees
Program Eligibility
- Research focus on ADRD
- In second year of training
- Have selected a lab and a dissertation project
Application Requirements
- Current CV
- Research Project Title
- 1 page statement describing your interest in ADRD research and your specific training goals
- 1 page project proposal
- 1 letter of recommendation
Selection Criteria Include
- Applicant’s academic record and prior success in research
- Applicant’s interest in and commitment to ADRD research
- Appropriateness and relevance of ADRD-related research project
- Supporting a diverse set of research projects and trainees