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<h1>FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM<o:p></o:p></h1>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Our goal is to restore function to the blind and visually impaired. To this end, we dedicate our<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">research to investigating the functional implications of vision loss, early screening and access<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">to treatments, optimizing rehabilitation therapies and developing accessibility technology.<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">The Envision Research Institute (ERI) announces the opening of an exciting opportunity to apply for a postdoctoral research fellowship!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">ERI is a uniquely attractive place to receive postdoctoral training in vision research, as training includes an immersion in Envision’s many resources in Wichita, Kansas, which
include a vision clinic, low vision rehabilitation services, early childhood development center, outreach and clinical education, and employment for the blind and visually impaired.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Applicants must hold a doctoral degree at the time of award (PhD, MD, OD, OTD, JD) in engineering, computer science, psychology, vision science, epidemiology, social sciences
or related fields. Awards are up to 2 years in duration. Training and research is conducted at ERI, however the fellow may travel to his/her mentor’s institution for up to 6 months to establish the collaboration and receive additional training not available
at ERI<span style="color:#1F497D">.</span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">More information about our Fellowship Program can be found at
</span><a href="http://research.envisionus.com/Fellowship-Program"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">http://research.envisionus.com/Fellowship-Program</span></a><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D">.
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">A list of participating mentors can be found at
<a href="https://www.envisionus.com/EnvisionUS/media/SiteImages/Page%20Banners/2017-Mentor-List(accessible)_3.pdf">
https://www.envisionus.com/EnvisionUS/media/SiteImages/Page%20Banners/2017-Mentor-List(accessible)_3.pdf</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<h2>Submit a Letter of Intent and CV to <a href="mailto:research@envisionus.com">
research@envisionus.com</a> no later than<span style="color:red"> </span><u><span style="font-size:14.0pt">12:00pm CT</span></u> on<span style="color:red">
</span><u><span style="font-size:14.0pt">Wednesday, July 12, 2017</span></u>.<o:p></o:p></h2>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Letters of Intent should not exceed two (2) pages, and must contain a brief description of the following:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Description of the applicant and his/her background<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Brief description of the intended research project and how it addresses the mission of Envision<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Proposed external mentor(s) and what new training they would support for the fellow<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">List of topical areas relevant to the research (for guiding appointment of selection committee)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Applicant’s CV (not part of 2 page limit)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Invitations to apply will be sent by July 14<sup>th</sup>, with applications due on August 23<sup>rd</sup>. Awards will be announced by the end of October. Fellowships are
expected to commence after October 2017. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Please email any program questions to
</span><a href="mailto:research@envisionus.com"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">research@envisionus.com</span></a><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p style="MARGIN-TOP: 6pt; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 6pt"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri'; FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Laura</span><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri'; FONT-WEIGHT: bold">
</span><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri'; FONT-WEIGHT: bold"></span><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri'; FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Walker, Ph.D.</span><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri'"><br>
</span><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri'"></span><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri'">Executive Director - Envision Research Institute</span><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri'"></span><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri'"></span><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri'"><br>
</span><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri'"></span><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri'; FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Envision, Inc.</span><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri'"><br>
</span><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri'"></span><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri'"></span><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri'"></span><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri'">610 N. Main St.</span><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri'"></span><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri'"><br>
</span><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri'"></span><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri'">Wichita</span><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri'">,
</span><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri'"></span><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri'"></span><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri'"></span><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri'">Kansas</span><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri'"></span><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri'"></span><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri'">
</span><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri'">67203</span><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri'"></span><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri'"><br>
</span><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri'"></span><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri'">O:
</span><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri'">316-440-1506</span><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri'"><br>
</span><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri'"></span><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri'"></span><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri'"></span><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri'">F:
</span><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri'">316-440-1540</span><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri'"><br>
</span><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri'"></span><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri'"></span><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri'"></span><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri'"><a href="http://www.envisionus.com/research">www.envisionus.com/research</a></span><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri'"></span></p>
<p style="MARGIN-TOP: 6pt; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 6pt"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri'"></span><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri'; FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Envision:
</span><span style="FONT-STYLE: italic; FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri'">To improve the quality of life and provide inspiration for the blind and visually impaired through employment, outreach, rehabilitation, education and research.</span></p>
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