UCP Research
The UCP Research Committee (URC) has promoted the need to focus on research that has the potential to lead to real-life gains for children with cerebral palsy and related neurodevelopmental disabilities, including the advancement of clinical, translational and knowledge implementation approaches that aim to improve the lives of individuals with cerebral palsy.
UCP Research Initiative offers the following:
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Professional Learning Series: Four webinars by renowned clinical and research experts speaking on aspects of clinical practice, highlighting best practices that emphasize treatment of children with cerebral palsy.
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Research Grant Program: Distributes grants to organizations to support CP research. There is priority consideration for UCP Affiliates. The application cycle opens annually each Spring.
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Early Detection & Intervention (EDI) Collaborative: The Collaborative is a networking group for clinicians within the UCP affiliate network
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American Academy of Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine (AACPDM) Scholarships