The SMART-MBH (Scholars in Multi-Tiered Approaches to Research and Training in Mental and Behavioral Health) Project is a partnership between the Northern Illinois University School Psychology and the University of Missouri Special Education doctoral programs.
Training Includes
- Expertise in multi-tiered systems of support to promote the mental and behavioral health (MBH) of all students, including high-needs students with disabilities.
- Unique training in collaboration with other educational professionals in schools to support the mental and behavioral health of all students.
- Skills to advance the science of MBH through rigorous research.
- Unique and comprehensive preparation in teaching, mentorship/supervision, and professional engagement.
We are recruiting five school psychology (NIU) and five special education (Mizzou) students to participate in the SMART-MBH Project beginning in the 2024-25 school year.
Benefits for Scholars
- Provide you with opportunities to gain content expertise in evidence-based prevention and intervention of Mental and Behavioral Health.
- Prepare you for a career in academia.
- Provide full funding for the entire five-year program, including travel, technology and other benefits.
This information developed under a grant from the U.S. Department of Education, #H325D230030. However, those contents do not necessarily represent the policy of the U.S. Department of Education, and you should not assume endorsement by the Federal Government. Project Officer, Mohamed Soliman.