C-STAR Collaborative Mentorship Funding Program

Collaborative Mentorship Funding Opportunity opens December 15!

The Collaborative Mentorship Funding Program provides junior faculty and early-career rehabilitation researchers with mentoring and career advancement guidance from senior scientists and clinicians at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab.

Our next award cycle runs December 15, 2022, through January 31, 2023.  Awardees will be notified by April 1, 2023.

Funding Options

1. Direct 1:1 Virtual Mentorship
   • Salary support up to 20% for up to 6 months. Mentee will be matched with both career development and technology mentors as appropriate.
2. Visiting Scholar
   • Includes travel funds for collaboration on hands-on projects at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab.
3. Traditional Sabbatical
   • Extended on-site learning, 1:4 cost-sharing arrangement with home institution.

Individuals from underrepresented racial and ethnic groups as well as individuals with disabilities are highly encouraged to apply.

Check out the Mentorship Funding Application HERE!