PROGRAM GOAL

To recruit and train outstanding researchers in the field of autism, in disciplines such as genetics, brain imaging, epidemiology, neurology, psychiatry, psychology and others. Upon completing the program, trainees will be equipped with a broad interdisciplinary knowledge base, a rich repertoire of research skills, strong connections to a vigorous research community in special populations, and an ability to translate research into practice.

PROGRAM DESIGN

The Program is based out of McGill University, and coordinates activities with 15 other Canadian universities. Applicants must be registered at a Canadian university, where they complete their core training and conduct their research, under the supervision of a Program Supervisor. Once applicants become ART trainees, they receive mentorship from 3 ART
Program Faculty.

ART Program training activities include participation to a 5-day intensive Summer School Program, a biennial Winter Institute, an international guest speaker event at IMFAR, and knowledge translation and dissemination activities.

N.B. While the ART Program provides fellowship funding and training, it is not a degree-granting program.