Programs and Services

Lecture Series on Rehabilitation and Disability
The Center hosts a lecture series focusing on topics related to rehabilitation and disability.  The recently restructured format includes presentations primarily by the core faculty; however, others across campus and outside of UTMB are occasionally invited.  Nationally recognized rehabilitation researchers are invited a few times throughout the year to participate in the lecture series and also consult with faculty and students on research topics, grant applications and articles being written for publication.  Click here for the 2007/08 schedule.

Seed Grants for Rehabilitation and Disability Research
In an effort to stimulate rehabilitation and disability research, the Center offers a limited number of small seed grants to support innovative and translational research pilot studies and student dissertation research.  Funds are awarded in two categories: 1) Student dissertation or thesis proposals; and 2) Research development studies in rehabilitation and disability - directed toward junior faculty establishing research programs, or to senior investigators changing the focus of their research to include rehabilitation and disability.  Click here for a list of funded projects.

Recruitment and Research Support
The Center offers assistance to departments and faculty in an effort to expand the number of researchers interested in rehabilitation and disability and to strengthen recruitment.  Funding provided by the Center has assisted UTMB faculty members in expanding existing rehabilitation research programs and developing new programs directed at disability and chronic disease.  Center support has also been instrumental in recruiting faculty, students, and fellows who demonstrate potential to contribute to rehabilitation and disability research at UTMB.  Click here for a list of support provided.

Graduate Assistantships and Postdoctoral Fellowships
The Center sponsors Graduate Research Assistantships and Postdoctoral Fellowships designed to introduce new investigators to the field of rehabilitation and disability research.  The fellowship program operates in conjunction with federally sponsored training grants that currently support pre- and post-doctoral rehabilitation research.  Graduate assistant support is provided for full-time students in the rehabilitation sciences PhD curriculum offered through the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences and postdoctoral fellowships are provided for eligible applicants pursuing research training opportunities in rehabilitation and disability. More information on the rehabilitation sciences curriculum, graduate assistantships, and postdoctoral fellowships can be found on the Division of Rehabilitation Sciences website.

This page last modified Wednesday, March 26, 2008