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RTI Application Deadline Extended: Apply by March 14

  • 1.  RTI Application Deadline Extended: Apply by March 14

    Posted Mar 02, 2023 09:05 PM



    It???s not too late to apply for the 2023-24 RTI Fellowship Program! The deadline has been extended, so you can jump-start your career and research expertise. The??RTI Fellowship Program is a virtual continuing education program that provides advanced research methods training and hands-on application.

    RTI Assessment Findings??have found the Fellowship Program is highly effective in increasing the level of research knowledge, confidence, and productivity of participants, while addressing key MLA core values.

    Non-members are also encouraged to apply! Share this email with your colleagues who may be interested in developing their research skills.

    RTI also offers numerous??scholarship opportunities to MLA members help cover the cost of the program. Nonmembers are encouraged to explore??membership options to gain access to scholarships and other member benefits.

    Submit your application by Tuesday, March 14 at 11:59 p.m., central time.

    Apply Now

    Your RTI research project has potential to be??published in the Journal of the Medical Library Association (JMLA) and featured in MLAConnect. The latest RTI Research Spotlight features a case study focusing on developing an evaluation rubric for point-of-care (PoCT) for nursing by Annie Nickum, MLIS, AHIP, 2020 RTI Fellow.

    Here???s what RTI Fellows have said about their RTI experience:

    ???RTI helped me gain confidence that I could undertake and lead research projects. It will help me build a record of scholarly publication as a first author.???

    ???Participating in the RTI has been like getting a mini-PhD.???

    ???Excellent instructors, curriculum content, and course readings???

    ???RTI has helped me approach my research ideas from a place of empowerment instead of apprehension.???

    ???I now feel confident in my ability to forge forth with a project I???m passionate about.???

    ???One of the most productive and professional fulfilling milestones of my career.???

    Apply Now

    Be sure to follow @RTIatMLA on Twitter for additional updates. If you have questions about RTI or the application process, please contact Susan Lessick, RTI Program Director.

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