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<p><a name="_Hlk212632537">The MGH Institute of Health Professions in Boston is now accepting applications for its Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) program in Rehabilitation Sciences to begin in Fall 2026. This program fosters a unique interdisciplinary environment
designed to train scientists to conduct impactful research in health and rehabilitation-related fields. We welcome applicants with backgrounds in fields related to health and/or rehabilitation, such as physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech-language
pathology, and other disciplines, such as biomedical engineering, who wish to pursue advanced interprofessional research training. <o:p></o:p></a></p>
<p><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk212632537"><strong>About the Program</strong></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk212632537"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk212632537">The PhD in Rehabilitation Sciences program prepares graduates for careers as researchers, educators, and leaders in health and rehabilitation science. Students will have the opportunity to work in a 1:1 mentorship
model alongside experienced faculty, engage in groundbreaking research, and contribute to evidence-based practices that improve care and health for children and adults. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk212632537">Explore our </span><a href="https://www.mghihp.edu/research/research-opportunities/phd-research-opportunities" target="_blank" title="https://www.mghihp.edu/research/labs-facilities"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk212632537"><span style="color:#1E53A3">RESEARCH
LABS</span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk212632537"></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk212632537">. Active areas of research include, but are not limited to: <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk212632537">Brain Recovery <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="paragraph" style="margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;vertical-align:baseline">
<span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk212632537">Brain, Education, and Mind <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="paragraph" style="margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;vertical-align:baseline">
<span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk212632537">Cognitive-Motor Behavior <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="paragraph" style="margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;vertical-align:baseline">
<span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk212632537">Cognitive and Developmental Neuroscience <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="paragraph" style="margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;vertical-align:baseline">
<span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk212632537">Language & Literacy <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="paragraph" style="margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;vertical-align:baseline">
<span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk212632537">Speech & Feeding Disorders <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="paragraph" style="margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;vertical-align:baseline">
<span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk212632537">Speech, Physiology, and Neurobiology of Aging and Dementia <o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
<p><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk212632537"><strong>Program Highlights</strong></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk212632537"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin-left:30.0pt"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk212632537"><strong>Interdisciplinary Collaboration:</strong></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk212632537"> Collaborate with faculty across various departments and engage in multi-disciplinary research
teams. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin-left:30.0pt"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk212632537"><strong>State-of-the-Art Facilities:</strong></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk212632537"> Access to advanced labs and facilities tailored to research in speech, language, and literacy,
neuromotor control, movement analysis and other cutting-edge areas. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin-left:30.0pt"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk212632537"><strong>Funding Opportunities:</strong></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk212632537"> Accepted PhD RS students receive full tuition scholarship for IHP courses for the first 4 years of
enrollment. Additionally, competitive funding packages, including research fellowships, are available to qualified applicants. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin-left:30.0pt"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk212632537"><strong>Professional Development:</strong></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk212632537"> Participate in seminars and courses designed to foster skills in research methodology, teaching,
and scholarly communication. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk212632537"><strong>How to Apply</strong></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk212632537"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk212632537">There is no application fee. Interested candidates should apply through the MGH IHP’s online
</span><a href="https://mghihp.elluciancrmrecruit.com/Apply/Account/Login?ReturnUrl=%2fApply%3f_gl%3d1*1jbrz7b*_gcl_au*NTc3OTk0Mjk1LjE3NjA2MDI0OTk.*_ga*NTgzODQ4MDg4LjE3MzQ2NTM5NDA.*_ga_L8D40CJD2Q*czE3NjE3NDUzNzgkbzQxJGcxJHQxNzYxNzQ2NjQxJGo1OSRsMCRoNDEwODIyNzY3&_gl=1*1jbrz7b*_gcl_au*NTc3OTk0Mjk1LjE3NjA2MDI0OTk.*_ga*NTgzODQ4MDg4LjE3MzQ2NTM5NDA.*_ga_L8D40CJD2Q*czE3NjE3NDUzNzgkbzQxJGcxJHQxNzYxNzQ2NjQxJGo1OSRsMCRoNDEwODIyNzY3"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk212632537">APPLICATION
PORTAL</span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk212632537"></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk212632537">
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<p><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk212632537">For further information, please contact us at
</span><a href="mailto:phd@mghihp.edu" target="_blank" title="mailto:phd@mghihp.edu"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk212632537"><span style="color:#1E53A3">phd@mghihp.edu</span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk212632537"></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk212632537">
or visit our website </span><a href="https://www.mghihp.edu/health-rehabilitation-sciences/departments-programs/rehabilitation-sciences/phd-rehabilitation-sciences"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk212632537">https://www.mghihp.edu/health-rehabilitation-sciences/departments-programs/rehabilitation-sciences/phd-rehabilitation-sciences</span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk212632537"></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk212632537"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk212632537"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">We encourage you to attend our next virtual
</span></span><a href="https://share.hsforms.com/1nxTNXBMHTDK8speGxGLfBg9toa?__hstc=227140802.694ab4519ed9cf89bfd9b55dad08d610.1749485630100.1761688529921.1761746251354.35&__hssc=227140802.10.1761746251354&__hsfp=1702084950"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk212632537"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Program
Info Session</span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk212632537"></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk212632537"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black"> on Thursday,
<b>November 6</b>, 3:00 PM-4:00 PM (EST)</span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk212632537"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk212632537"><strong>Application Deadline</strong></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk212632537"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk212632537">The early application deadline to apply is November 18, 2025. Early submission is encouraged as application review will begin in December. Applications submitted after the early application deadline will be reviewed
on a rolling basis. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk212632537"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">We look forward to seeing you at the Info Session and receiving your application! </span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk212632537"></span><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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