T32 Interdisciplinary Training Program
Program Mission
The Vanderbilt Interdisciplinary T32 Training Program in Alzheimer’s Disease is designed to provide intensive and structured translational research training for a new cadre of talented interdisciplinary scientists.
Due to the heterogeneous nature of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, advances in prevention, detection, and intervention would benefit from innovative translational research efforts that address multiple pathways of injury and overlapping pathological processes. This program emphasizes that heterogeneity.
Program Benefits
- Financial support in the form of a stipend (set by the NIH), tuition allowance, insurance, and travel expenses
- High-quality interdisciplinary research experience that synthesizes your knowledge base, research, and professional skills
- Integrated knowledge in the basic and clinical fundamentals of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias
- Training in essential research skills, responsible conduct of research, and critical professional skills for success in academia
Who is Eligible?
The Vanderbilt Interdisciplinary T32 Training Program in Alzheimer’s Disease supports both PhD student (pre-doctoral) appointments as well as Postdoctoral Fellow appointments. Once selected, the PhD student or Postdoctoral Fellow may be reappointed annually for a total of 3 years with continued good standing in the program.
For more information about the program including application instructions, please reach out to Ashley Emerson at ashley.emerson@vumc.org.