How to Apply

If you are interested in applying for a trainee position, please contact your LEND discipline coordinator. The application form should be completed following your discussion with the discipline coordinator regarding your qualifications, interests, and goals. Priority is given to graduate students in the 15 represented disciplines; however, recent graduates working in the field may apply. There is no cost to apply or participate in IL LEND. You can download our brochure to share with those who are interested.

Application Deadline

Application deadline for the 2024-2025 has been extended to March 25th, 2024.

Application Steps

  1. Download (or “Make a copy”) and complete the appropriate application form below. We will not be granting access to edit the template application. Feel free to contact the LEND discipline coordinator representing your discipline regarding qualifications, interests, and goals for LEND.

  2. Submit completed application packet to the LEND discipline coordinator representing your discipline and copy the LEND director acharyak@uic.edu

  3. Eligible applicants will be requested to interview with one or more members of the traineeship review committee.

Our Disciplines

  1. Applied Behavior Analysis
  2. Disability Studies
  3. Family
  4. Nursing
  5. Nutrition
  6. Occupational Therapy
  7. Pediatrics
  8. Physical Therapy
  9. Psychology
  10. Psychiatry
  11. Public Health
  12. Self-Advocacy
  13. Social Work
  14. Special Education
  15. Speech Language
 

Self-Advocate APPLICATION

For individuals with strong self-advocacy skills

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Family Application

For parents and siblings of individuals with disabilities 

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Graduate Student APPLICATION

For graduate students completing a Master’s or PhD program

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