BUILDING RESEARCH Across INTER-DISCIPLINARY GAPS (BRIDG)
Clinical Research Training Program in Complementary and Integrative Health
The National University of Natural Medicine (NUNM) and the University of Washington (UW) host a unique collaborative research training program focused on preparing the next generation of clinical complementary and integrative health (CIH) researchers. Supported by an ongoing grant from the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH), the BRIDG program provides up to three years of postdoctoral research training support for doctoral-level CIH clinicians (e.g., ND, DAOM, DC, DPT, DO), and conventionally trained (e.g., PhD, MD) researchers who are interested in learning how to conduct clinical CIH research.
The BRIDG program has two inter-related programs referred to as the “T90” and “R90” programs for training elements offered at the UW and NUNM respectively. Both programs include didactic training via coursework, seminars and retreats, plus research activities to support the development of independent research careers. Learn more about the R90 and T90 training programs.
| The T90 Program is based at the Seattle, WA campus of the UW, and offers an immersive training experience for doctoral-level CIH clinicians interested in learning the methods and processes of clinical and translational research, with dedicated mentorship.
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The R90 program is based in Portland, OR on the campus of NUNM, and offers immersive training to conventionally trained researchers interested in observing and researching CIH practices, with dedicated mentorship.
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Applications and Eligibility
Applications for the 2022 cohort are due May 2, 2022 for a September, 2022 start date. Click here for information about eligibility and duration of support.
Have questions? Contact the BRIDG program at bridg-info@nunm.edu.
Examples of BRIDG Research
by Blake Langley
