VA BOSTON PSYCHOLOGY POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP

esearch mentors, many of whom have nationally and internationally visibleresearch programs. Available settings include several laboratories and multiprojectresearch centers: VA Center of Excellence - Translational Research Centerfor TBI and Stress Disorders (TRACTS), Geriatric Neuropsychology Laboratory,Neuropsychology of PTSD Laboratory, Memory Disorders Research Center (MDRC)and the VA Boston Healthcare System Neuroimaging Center. Ongoing researchprograms provide fellows with diverse research experiences (e.g., manuscriptpreparation, invited chapters, participation in weekly lab meetings/researchdiscussions, one-on-one research mentoring, journal peer reviews, archival dataanalysis, study design, and grant preparation).During Year 1, under faculty mentorship, fellows identify a research project anddevelop a tailored research plan outlining the specifics and expectations of thefellow’s study role. Fellows typically spend 4-8 hours per week devoted to researchactivities during the first year of Fellowship. During the second year, more time (upto 14 hours for those choosing a research focus) may be dedicated to researchactivities. Year 2 requires a tailored/approved research plan that may be acontinuation or expansion of the Year 1 project, or a new project entirely. Aresearch product (e.g., grant proposal, submitted manuscript, poster/paperpresentation) is to be completed by the conclusion of Year 2 by all fellowsregardless of whether they select a research focus.Fellowship Training Brochure | 2013 - 2014 Training Year40