AWARD Network Summer Training Institute 2026
The goal of the Summer Institute is to train early-stage researchers, such as doctoral candidates working on their dissertation, post-doctoral scholars, and assistant professors, in understanding concepts underlying research on the health and long-term care workforce that serves people living with dementia (PLWD) and developing approaches to conducting and disseminating such research.
The Summer Institute will offer didactic and interactive training on topics ranging from workforce definitions and labor economics to clinical dementia care and public policy, including state and federal regulations impacting the workforce. The program may include site visits to one or more sites involved in dementia research and health and long-term care programs supporting PLWD. We will address quantitative and qualitative research methods, funding mechanisms and grant writing, research dissemination and outreach, and leadership development. The program will include group mentoring and networking opportunities, and participants will leave with actionable next steps.
Summer Training Institutes were held in 2024 and 2026. Stay tuned for information about future Summer Training Institutes.
Please email us at [email protected] with questions.
