This grant is for building robust research capacity by providing essential support to highly qualified individuals, including those with disabilities, enabling them to conduct impactful original research. The Switzer Research Fellowships specifically target critical studies in areas such as rehabilitation, independent living, and the multifaceted experiences and outcomes of people with disabilities. Applicants must ensure their proposed research aligns with the authorized areas specified under Section 204 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended. NIDILRR plans to award six distinct fellowships under this competitive opportunity, with each selected project benefiting from a focused 12-month period of support. This initiative aims to cultivate innovative solutions and advance understanding within the disability community.
Opportunity ID: 349384
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | HHS-2024-ACL-NIDILRR-SFGE-0071 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Switzer Research Fellowships Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 6 |
| Assistance Listings: | 93.433 — ACL National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Dec 01, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Dec 01, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 30, 2024 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 p.m., ET, on the listed application due date. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 30, 2024 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 p.m., ET, on the listed application due date. |
| Archive Date: | Sep 30, 2024 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $520,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $90,000 |
| Award Floor: | $80,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Individuals |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Only individuals are eligible to apply for NIDILRR Switzer Research Fellowship grants. Institutions and organizations may not apply. Because the individual person rather than the institution is the applicant for this Fellowship, the person who seeks the Fellowship must sign the forms included in the application. Representatives of institutions do not sign the application forms. Because the award is made to the individual rather than to the institution, institutional indirect costs may not be deducted from the award. Fellowship funds are taxable income.Applicants who are not U.S. citizens must provide documentation that they are eligible to receive research funding directly from an agency of the United States government. No entities are eligible for this award, only individuals are eligible to apply. If you are a non-USA citizen, you must provide documentation that you are eligible to receive research funding directly from an agency of the United States government. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Administration for Community Living |
| Description: | The purpose of the Switzer Research Fellowships program is to build research capacity by providing support to highly qualified individuals, including individuals with disabilities, to conduct research on rehabilitation, independent living, and other experiences and outcomes of people with disabilities. Fellows must conduct original research in an area authorized by Section 204 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended. NIDILRR plans to make six fellowship awards under this opportunity. Fellowship awards will have one 12-month project period. |
| Link to Additional Information: | https://www.acl.gov/grants/applying-grants |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Linda Vo
linda.vo@acl.hhs.gov Email:linda.vo@acl.hhs.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 349384 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> Foa_Content_of_HHS-2024-ACL-NIDILRR-SFGE-0071.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Linda Vo linda.vo@acl.hhs.gov Email: linda.vo@acl.hhs.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 93.433 | HHS-2024-ACL-NIDILRR-SFGE-0071 | Switzer Research Fellowships Program | PKG00283987 | Dec 01, 2023 | Jan 30, 2024 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
349384 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
349384 ED_SF424_Supplement_4_0-4.0.pdf
349384 SF424B-1.1.pdf
349384 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
349384 PerformanceSite_4_0-4.0.pdf
349384 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf
349384 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
349384 Project_AbstractSummary_2_0-2.0.pdf