NCRAR Summer Research Traineeships

Spend the Summer in Beautiful Portland, Oregon!

Attention Au.D. Students:

• Participate in an intensive 10-week research experience at the National Center for Rehabilitative Auditory Research (NCRAR)
• Work alongside established clinical scientists on a variety of studies of hearing disorders in adults
• Learn about the process of clinical research in audiology
• Attend seminars and lectures by outstanding auditory scientists
• Be an active participant in ongoing discussions of current and future auditory research at the NCRAR
• Share your research experience with other Au.D. students from around the country

Two students will be selected following an application process that will include recommendations from your Au.D. program faculty. Funding will be provided to defray costs of living expenses in Portland.

Deadline for receipt of applications for Summer 2012 is February 1, 2012.
Decisions regarding awarding of the traineeships will be made by February 15, 2012.

Fellowships have been awarded for 2012.

Documents:

• Application Instructions   
• Application Form  
• Evaluation Form

For further information, please contact Dr. Gaby Saunders, (503) 220-8262, ext. 56210, Gabrielle.Saunders@va.gov 

Note: To date, an NIH-NIDCD T35 grant has funded these summer research experiences. In 2012, however, they will be funded through a summer student fellowship award from the Portland VA Medical Center. This fellowship award provides a $3,000 stipend for a 10-week period.

The National Center for Rehabilitative Auditory Research (NCRAR) is a VA Rehabilitation  Research and Development Center of Excellence, dedicated to the discovery of cutting-edge solutions to auditory dysfunction, and the translation of research findings into the clinical practice of audiology.

The NCRAR is located at the Portland (Oregon) VA Medical Center. Portland has been proclaimed as North America's "Best Big City," according to Money magazine. It is a city of unmatched natural beauty, and boasts a bustling local scene, interesting museums and gardens, and sumptuous dining-- all effortlessly accessed thanks to its justly-famous public transportation system.