Employer and Occupational and Environmental Health and Safety (OEHS) Professionals Perceptions Study

The Korey Stringer Institute is seeking employers and OEHS professionals to participate in a research study to understand the perceptions of employers and OEHS professionals regarding the employment of athletic trainers in the occupational setting. The time commitment will be 1.5 hours and participants will be compensated.

You are eligible to participate if you meet the following criteria:

• Over the age of 18
• Currently employed as a non-medical, OEHS professional or employer (i.e. environmental health and safety manager, safety manager, industrial hygienist, CEO, or owner, etc.)
• Currently have an athletic trainer employed at their place of work
• Can speak English fluently
• Have access to a phone or computer for the interview

Interested? Contact Cecilia Kaufman at cecilia.kaufman@uconn.edu.

The Korey Stringer Institute seeks talented undergraduate and graduate athletic training students to apply for an 8-week research and advocacy fellowship. This fellowship will be hosted at the University of Connecticut in Storrs, CT.  

This fellowship program is devoted to providing students exposure to high-level research, advocacy and education initiatives. Individuals will be provided full immersion into the daily operations of an active research lab; assisting with field studies, epidemiological investigations and laboratory protocols. Fellows will also assist KSI with advocacy initiatives and educational efforts focused on preventing sudden death in sport and physical activity at the local, state and national level.   

Candidates will be selected based on the strength of their application and desire to pursue a career field related to preventing sudden death in sport and the physically active. Successful candidates will demonstrate academic excellence, quality recommendations and strong communication skills. 

 

Number of Fellowships: 1 Fellow will be selected for Summer 2026 

Fellowship Amount: Up to a $4,000.00 stipend paid on a bi-weekly basis directly to the Fellow 

Fellowship Term: 8-weeks beginning in June 2026 

Fellowship Housing: If selected, Fellow is responsible for acquiring housing for the 8-week period 

Application Deadline: March 15, 2026, at 11:59pm EST.  

 

Eligibility: 

• Undergraduate junior/senior level athletic training students currently enrolled in a CAATE-accredited program 

• Graduate-level athletic training students currently enrolled in a CAATE-accredited program 

• Certified athletic trainers currently enrolled in graduate school 

• U.S. Citizenship OR appropriate work visa 

 

Required Materials:  

• Complete Fellowship Application  

• Cover Letter 

• Resume (Including research, advocacy efforts/interests, and/or clinical experiences) 

• 3 letters of recommendation.  

• Transcript verifying eligibility. May be an unofficial transcript.  

 

Please send all completed applications to: 

Nia McBride 

Scientist of Occupational Safety, Korey Stringer Institute 

Email: nia.mcbride@uconn.edu  

 

For any additional questions, please email Nia McBride (contact information above)