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Looking to take a leadership role in neurodevelopmental and related disabilities? Consider applying to the University of Washington’s Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Related Disabilities (UW LEND) program.
Application Timeline
Applications for the UW LEND 2024-2025 term are set as follows:
- Application Open: January 16, 2024
- Submission Deadline: April 5, 2024
Who Can Apply?
- Graduate students
- Post-doctoral fellows
- Mid-career health professionals
- Family members of neurodiverse individuals
- Self-advocates and individuals with a developmental disability seeking to enhance their leadership and advocacy skills
What UW LEND Offers
The 9 month program entails:
- Comprehensive 300-hour training, including classroom learning, clinical practice, community experiences, and leadership activities
- A 6-8 hour weekly commitment to LEND activities
- Completion of a mentored leadership project
- Regular meetings with an assigned faculty mentor
- Eligibility for a base stipend with additional needs-based funding opportunities (for U.S. citizens and permanent residents)
- Support and Guidance
UW LEND supports applicants in completing their materials. If you need assistance with forms, resumé preparation, or personal statements, feel free to contact nan Ringera, Administrative Assistant.
Vision and Mission
The program envisions a world where individuals with neurodevelopmental and related disabilities reach their full potential and actively engage as valued members of their communities. Its mission is to serve as a Center of Excellence (COE) in Maternal and Child Heath (MCH) leadership training and to promote evidence-based clinical practice, advocacy, and inclusive communities.
Funding and Affiliation
UW LEND operates under the Autism CARES Act, funded by the federal Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), Maternal and Child Health Bureau (MCHB). It’s part of a national network of LEND programs.
Ready to make a difference? Apply to UW LEND for the 2024-2025 term and contribute to impactful change in neurodevelopmental and related disabilities.
