Research Education Component
The BU ADRC Research Education Component (REC) is an interactive, mentored training program targeted at postdoctoral trainees and junior faculty, which focuses on providing the next generation of Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders with the essential tools and competencies needed to launch a successful career in basic, clinical, and translational science.
The goal of the REC is to promote a highly collaborative research environment among young basic scientists and physicians. In addition to collaborating with mentors to develop individual research projects and to secure their own grant funding, new investigators also complete additional training courses and hands-on clinical observations with physicians for experiential training linking patient care and translational research. Applications are open annually around July.
ELIGIBILITY
Early career researchers, junior faculty, and advanced postdoctoral fellows, including those new to Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders (ADRD), are encouraged to submit Letters of Interest. Only US citizens and permanent residents are eligible to receive support. Selected applicants will undergo mentored research experiences that develop state-of-the-art research skills related to ADRD. Individuals from fields outside of ADRD are also encouraged to apply.
FUNDING
Applicants will be eligible to receive up to $10,000 per year. Funds may be used for salary, fringe benefits, coursework, travel, and research project-related expenses
SELECTION CRITERIA
An overview of all applicants’ proposed research will be reviewed by the committee briefly outlining the following for the Statement of Research Experience or Interest:
- Specific Aims
- Significance
- Relevance to Boston University ADRC Mission
Any literature cited may be appended. The proposed research plan plus an NIH-style Biosketch of the candidate will be reviewed by a committee for final selection. Please keep this document to 2 pages.
Additionally, applicants will need to obtain 3 letters of support, one of which must be from your research or career mentor. At least one of the mentors must be from within the BU ADRC.
INTERESTED CANDIDATES
Applications for the 2025-2026 REC Scholars Cohort is now OPEN! Please submit your applications to this APPLICATION FORM by July 1st.
Please contact Dean Sheppard, at sheppard@bu.edu for any questions.
PERSONNEL
- Maureen K. O’Connor, PsyD, ABPP-CN Leader of Research Education Component (REC)
- Dean Sheppard Research Coordinator
Current ADRC REC Scholars (2024-2025 Cohort)
Past ADRC REC Scholars
REC Scholar Resources & Opportunities
Sample of Research Rotations REC Sample of Mentors