Fellowships and Advanced Degrees
One important goal of the NCMIC Foundation is to invest in the training of D.C.s as they obtain advanced degrees. This enables:
- The body of chiropractic knowledge to expand
- Chiropractic researchers to be able to participate in specialized research projects in multidisciplinary settings
- Participation in committees and commissions that influence health policy decisions
The educational fellowship opportunities supporting DCs to obtain advanced academic
degrees (MS, PhD) have expanded with the times to include many major research-based
institutions.
Initially, the Foundation assumed the program(s) started by The Foundation for
Chiropractic Education and Research (FCER) in 2009. Any person holding a DC degree
who desired additional research skills was encouraged to obtain acceptance to programs
at an accredited university that had the capacity to provide research training and
mentorship in a field of the applicant’s choice. Upon acceptance, the DC applicant was
eligible to receive support assistance in their pursuit of either an MS, MPH or PhD (or
similar equivalent). The financial supplement award is made on an annual basis (two
years for a master's and up to five years for a PhD).
This program remains in place and is a viable option for interested DC applicants. The
following is a list of universities where this program has or is now functioning:
Click here for a list of individuals who have received educational funding from the NCMIC Foundation