Opportunity ID: 133973
General Information
Document Type: | Grants Notice |
Funding Opportunity Number: | ED-GRANTS-121311-002 |
Funding Opportunity Title: | National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR): Research Fellowships Program CFDA Number 84.133F-1 |
Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
Opportunity Category Explanation: | CategoryExplanation |
Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
Category of Funding Activity: | Education |
Category Explanation: | – |
Expected Number of Awards: | 7 |
Assistance Listings: | 84.133 — National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research |
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
Version: | Synopsis 1 |
Posted Date: | Dec 13, 2011 |
Last Updated Date: | – |
Original Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 13, 2012 Applications Available: December 13, 2011. Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: February 13, 2012. |
Current Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 13, 2012 Applications Available: December 13, 2011. Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: February 13, 2012. |
Archive Date: | Mar 14, 2012 |
Estimated Total Program Funding: | $505,000 |
Award Ceiling: | $75,000 |
Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants: | Individuals Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligible Applicants: Eligible individuals must: (1) satisfy the requirements of 34 CFR 75.60 and 75.61 and (2) have training and experience that indicate a potential for engaging in scientific research related to the solution of rehabilitation problems of individuals with disabilities. The program provides two categories of Research Fellowships: Merit Fellowships and Distinguished Fellowships. (a) To be eligible for a Merit Fellowship, an individual must have either advanced professional training or experience in independent study in an area which is directly pertinent to disability and rehabilitation. Note: In the most recent competitions for this program, Merit Fellowship recipients had research experience at the doctoral level. (b) To be eligible for a Distinguished Fellowship, an individual must have seven or more years of research experience in subject areas, methods, or techniques relevant to rehabilitation research and must have a doctorate, other terminal degree, or comparable academic qualifications. Note: Institutions are not eligible to be recipients of Research Fellowships. |
Additional Information
Agency Name: | Department of Education |
Description: | Note: Each funding opportunity description is a synopsis of information in the Federal Register application notice. For specific information about eligibility, please see the official application notice. The official version of this document is the document published in the Federal Register. Free Internet access to the official edition of the Federal Register and the Code of Federal Regulations is available on GPO Access at: http://www.access.gpo.gov/nara/index.html.
Please review the official application notice for pre-application and application requirements, application submission information, performance measures, priorities and program contact information. Purpose of Program: The purpose of the Research Fellowships Program is to build research capacity by providing support to highly qualified individuals, including those who are individuals with disabilities, to perform research on the rehabilitation of individuals with disabilities. Note: This program is in concert with NIDRR’s currently approved long range plan (the Plan). The Plan is comprehensive and integrates many issues relating to disability and rehabilitation research topics. The Plan, which was published in the Federal Register on February 15, 2006 (71 FR 8166), can be accessed on the Internet at the following site: http://www2.ed.gov/legislation/FedRegister/other/2006-1/021506d.html. Through the implementation of the Plan, NIDRR seeks to: (1) Improve the quality and utility of disability and rehabilitation research; (2) foster an exchange of expertise, information, and training to facilitate the advancement of knowledge and understanding of the unique needs of traditionally underserved populations; (3) determine the best strategies and programs to improve rehabilitation outcomes for underserved populations; (4) identify research gaps; (5) identify mechanisms of integrating research and practice; and (6) disseminate findings. Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) Number: 84.133F-1. Applications for grants under the Research Fellowships Program–CFDA Number 84.133F-1 must be submitted electronically using the Governmentwide Grants.gov Apply site at www.Grants.gov. Through this site, you will be able to download a copy of the application package, complete it offline, and then upload and submit your application. You may not email an electronic copy of a grant application to us. |
Link to Additional Information: | National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR): Research Fellowships Program CFDA Number 84.133F-1; Notice inviting applications for new awards for fiscal year (FY) 2012 |
Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Julius Cotton
ED Grants.gov FIND Systems Admin. Phone 202-245-6140 julius.cotton@ed.gov Program Managers: Lynn Medley or Marlene Spencer Lynn Medley U.S. Department of Education 400 Maryland Avenue SW., Room 5140 Potomac Center Plaza (PCP) Washington, DC 20202-2700. Telephone: (202) 245-7338 or by email: Lynn.Medley@ed.gov. Marlene Spencer, U.S. Department of Education 400 Maryland Avenue SW., Room 5133 Potomac Center Plaza (PCP) Washington, DC 20202-2700. Telephone: (202) 245-7532 or by email: Marlene.Spencer@ed.gov. Email:Lynn.Medley@ed.gov |
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Agency Contact Information: | Julius Cotton ED Grants.gov FIND Systems Admin. Phone 202-245-6140 julius.cotton@ed.gov Program Managers: Lynn Medley or Marlene Spencer Lynn Medley U.S. Department of Education 400 Maryland Avenue SW., Room 5140 Potomac Center Plaza (PCP) Washington, DC 20202-2700. Telephone: (202) 245-7338 or by email: Lynn.Medley@ed.gov. Marlene Spencer, U.S. Department of Education 400 Maryland Avenue SW., Room 5133 Potomac Center Plaza (PCP) Washington, DC 20202-2700. Telephone: (202) 245-7532 or by email: Marlene.Spencer@ed.gov. Email: Lynn.Medley@ed.gov |
Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
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84.133 | 84-133F2012-1 | Research Fellowships Program CFDA Number 84.133F-1 | PKG00088351 | Dec 13, 2011 | Feb 13, 2012 | View |