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Research Career Institute in the Mental Health of Aging (CIMA)

[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]CIMA is designed to broaden the base of geriatric psychiatry research by attracting and supporting new investigators. The program focuses on career development strategies for those committed to careers in basic and translational research, clinical and treatment research, and health services research. CIMA provides the tools necessary to begin, maintain, and succeed in a research career in the mental disorders of late life.[/vc_column_text][vc_separator color=”custom” style=”dotted” border_width=”2″ accent_color=”#bcd582″][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle”][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]

Participants

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CIMA Research Institute 2026

University of Vermont

Burlington, VT | Date: March 8-March 13, 2026

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Structure

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The intensive, one-week Summer Research Institute includes lectures, group seminars, workshops, and individual consultation and mentoring.

The program content focuses on the actual conditions needed to establish a research career and the strategy and tactics of research development.

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During – At the Institute, each participant makes a presentation on their research. Faculty mentors and consultants will privately discuss presentations with participants to support the development of their research.

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Applications for CIMA 2026 are closed.

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Benefits to Participants

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Just some of the many experiences we’ve shared together through the CIMA program.

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