ACRM CD-NG Rehabilitation Researcher Mentoring Program
All ACRM Members at various career stages who are paid members in good standing are eligible to participate in the CD-NG Rehabilitation Researcher Mentoring Program. An annual or semi-annual application process will be announced to help facilitate an appropriate mentor-mentee match. Watch for the 2025 program schedule coming soon.
Participation will be for a 12-month duration, including six (6) events as well as regular mentoring meetings (scheduled determined based on your availability) with your assigned mentoring partner.
Application CLOSES: 17 January 2026
ACRM CD-NG MENTORING PROGRAM REQUIRED EVENTS
2026 COHORT
In addition to maintaining a paid, 12-month ACRM membership, mentees and mentors who commit to participating in the ACRM CD-NG Mentoring Program will be expected to meet with their assigned mentoring partner on an intermittent basis and to register for and attend the following required events:
| ACRM CD-NG Mentoring Program Events | Research Mentoring Program |
Leadership Mentoring Program |
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| MENTEES | MENTORS | MENTEES | MENTORS | |
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Two-part Virtual Orientation (no registration fee) PART 1: 24 March 2026 PART 2: 28 March 2026 |
Required | Required | Required | Required |
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Two of four virtual webinars (no registration fee), scheduled for: Schedule TBD for Summer 2026 |
Required | Highly encouraged | Required | Highly encouraged |
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One of two virtual journal clubs (no registration fee), scheduled for: Schedule TBD for Summer 2026 |
Required | Highly encouraged | Required | Highly encouraged |
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Attend at least one pre-conference instructional course at the 2026 Annual Conference in Washington, D.C. (registration fee required, in-person attendance only, scheduled 13 – 16 OCT 2026). |
Required to attend at least one of the following courses: a) any research-focused Instructional Course, b) Leadership Development Course, or c) Early Career Development Course | Highly encouraged to attend the course selected by mentee with mentee | Required to attend Leadership Development Course | Highly encouraged to attend Leadership Development Course with mentee |
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Graduation during 2026 Annual Conference in Washington, D.C. (registration fee required, in-person attendance only, scheduled for 13 – 16 OCT 2026). |
Required | Required | Required | Required |
