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Bulletin vol. 34 no. 1 | 33 NAN is committed to the professional and scientific development of clinical neuropsychology. The mission of the Clinical Research Grants Program is to support meritorious small grants, pilot projects, or seed grants that address the value, worth, or efficacy of clinical neuropsychological assessment or interventions. These projects might be overlooked by traditional granting agencies because of their applied clinical nature or stage of development. Instructions for Completing NAN Grant Application: • Download Application & Submission Guidelines at www.nanonline.org • Follow all page requirements/limitations • Prepare NIH biosketch • If postdoctoral fellow, primary mentor needs to complete letter of support • Sign all forms • Create one PDF document for entire application • Email application on or before deadline (June 1, 2021) to: NANGrants@nanonline.org Clinical Research Grants Program Cognitive and Depressive Symptoms in Older Persons with Multiple Sclerosis Michelle H. Chen, Ph.D. Advanced Psychometric Interpretation of the Spanish-language NIH Toolbox Cognition Battery: Developing Diagnostic Algorithms for Cognitive Impairment and Interpreting Reliable Change Justin Karr, Ph.D. 2020 Recipients restrictions for acquiring supervised hours. Supervisors and trainees both have a responsibility to understand and adhere to state laws and board rules. Student divisions of various professional organization can also provide guidance regarding these issues. Advice from APA can be found online. Consider remote supervision. As with clinic visits, the best way to prevent the spread of Covid-19 is to limit face-to-face meetings. If feasible, consider providing supervision virtually. If opting for this method, ensure your institution's policies and telesupervision options are HIPAA compliant. Again, be sure to check state licensing laws and your supervisee's academic institution regarding the physical location of your trainee and supervisor and whether telesupervision is permitted as state laws and institutional policies vary. Prepare to be flexible. As knowledge about the virus develops and as state and local authorities change their policies in response, it is important to anticipate change. In the event that in-person visits are suspended, you and your trainee will need to adjust your training plan. Face-to-face supervision may also need to be discontinued. Options for continued communication with your supervisee should be in place prior to the start of the training rotation in case there is an unexpected immediate clinic closure or other emergency. Continue to be mindful of your trainee's anxiety and self-care. Like us, trainees are also likely experiencing some degree of stress and anxiety related to the Covid-19 pandemic. Not only are they concerned about their own safety and the safety of their loved ones, but they have added uncertainties related to their training, timely degree completion, licensure, and career prospects. Be sure to check in with them regularly regarding their level of stress and offer guidance and resources to assist them during this very difficult time. Hopefully, the tips provided here will be helpful as you resume in-person neuropsychological services. To keep pace with a rapidly changing situation, providers should strive to stay informed with current information from credible sources and should utilize the abundance of resources provided by health authorities, state and local agencies, licensing boards, and professional organizations. Be safe and be well!

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