Elevating Workforce Proficiency in Pediatric Disabilities through Interdisciplinary Research Training Program
NICHD - Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development
About This Grant
PROJECT SUMMARY The proposed Research Education Program, PRIME-PEDS (Proficiency in Research and Innovation for Multidisciplinary Education in Pediatrics), will immerse undergraduate and graduate students in a structured, 12-week research training experience focused on pediatric rehabilitation, safety, and assistive technology. Hosted at the University of North Florida, the program integrates interdisciplinary training in biomedical engineering, behavioral science, and clinical research through mentored research projects, coursework, expert seminars, and direct exposure to clinical and community environments. Students (from Physical Therapy, Kinesiology, Engineering, Biomedical Sciences) will collaborate in small, cross-disciplinary teams to design and conduct research addressing real-world challenges related to mobility, balance, diagnostics, and assistive technology for children with disabilities. Examples of core training components include modules on pediatric motor control, ultrasound imaging, biomedical research ethics, clinical assessments, adaptive toy design, 3D printing, computer modeling, and seizure detection. Participants will engage in hands-on data collection and analysis, guided by faculty mentors and supported by partnerships with clinical (e.g., Mayo Clinic, UF Pediatrics) and industry collaborators (e.g., Johnson & Johnson, Medtronic). The program emphasizes scientific rigor, translational relevance, and interprofessional communication, preparing students for advanced study and careers in biomedical and rehabilitation sciences. Building on prior NICHD-sponsored training efforts at the University of North Florida, PRIME-PEDS leverages an established Experiential Learning framework within the PI’s laboratory, which actively engages students from multiple biomedical majors in mentored research. This foundation enables early-stage trainees to access interdisciplinary, hands-on experiences that promote long-term engagement in biomedical, behavioral, and clinical research careers.
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Elevating Workforce Proficiency in Pediatric Disabilities through Interdisciplinary Research Training Program is a NICHD - Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development grant providing up to $160K for university, nonprofit, healthcare org. Applications are due 2031-05-31 (open). Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.
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Up to $160K
2031-05-31
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Elevating Workforce Proficiency in Pediatric Disabilities through Interdisciplinary Research Training Program is offered by NICHD - Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development and is generally open to university, nonprofit, healthcare org. It is open to organizations nationwide unless the funder specifies otherwise. Review the specific eligibility terms before applying, since funders set their own requirements around organization type, location, and the population or project being served.
How much funding does the Elevating Workforce Proficiency in Pediatric Disabilities through Interdisciplinary Research Training Program provide?
Elevating Workforce Proficiency in Pediatric Disabilities through Interdisciplinary Research Training Program provides up to $160K per award from NICHD - Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development. Actual award sizes depend on the scope of your project, available program funds, and the number of applicants, so build a budget that reflects realistic, allowable costs rather than the maximum figure.
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