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Apply for the 2023 Research Training Institute Fellowship Program

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DOI: 10.18438/eblip30274 

Are you looking for a powerful way to increase your value to your library and develop your career and reputation? Do you have a research idea or question that you want to pursue but do not know where to start?

The Research Training Institute (RTI) Fellowship is a unique, highly effective, and collaborative online research and support program. RTI assessment findings show the RTI learning model is sound and effective, and increases the research skills, confidence, and productivity of participants. Librarians of all levels of professional experience and types of work environments who provide health information services, collections, and support, and who want to contribute to improving library and health care outcomes are encouraged to apply to the RTI fellowship program.

The institute is a one-year online program that consists of a series of online modules in advanced research methods, mentoring by faculty experts and peer coaches, preparing and implementing a research project, and an opportunity to present the research project at the MLA ’24 Conference & Exhibits. RTI ‘23 features an expanded research curriculum, schedule, and new support services. Learn more about RTI fellowship program details.

RTI applications will be open until February 28, 2023.

Applications are now being accepted through February 28, 2023, for the 2023 cohort of RTI research fellows. Accepted applicants will be notified in April 2023. See the RTI website for eligibility requirements and selection criteria. The institute also offers scholarship opportunities for professionals engaging in DEI research, working in AAHSL libraries, or possessing a financial need. RTI ’23 submissions are not limited to U.S. librarians. Canadian and international librarians are encouraged and welcomed to apply.

Discover and nurture your research talents! Learn how to conduct and lead quality research projects. Meet like-minded research colleagues, make lifelong friends, gain research confidence, form research collaborations, and help end users improve health and wellness! Use your research to advocate your value and impact! Apply today!

INDIVIDUALS WHO IDENTIFY AS BEING FROM UNDERREPRESENTED COMMUNITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

If you would like to learn more about the institute, please visit the RTI website or contact Susan Lessick, AHIP, FMLA, at slessick@uci.edu.