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.
You may access the electronic grant application for Research Fellowships Program at www.Grants.gov. You must search for the downloadable application package for this program by the CFDA number. Do not include the CFDA number’s alpha suffix in your search (e.g., search for 84.133, not 84.133F).

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

Version History

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Packages

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
84.133 84-133F2012-1 Research Fellowships Program CFDA Number 84.133F-1 PKG00088351 Dec 13, 2011 Feb 13, 2012 View

Package 1

Mandatory forms

133973 SF424-2.0.pdf

133973 ED_SF424_Supplement-1.1.pdf

133973 ED_Abstract-1.1.pdf

133973 Project-1.1.pdf

133973 Other-1.1.pdf

133973 ED_GEPA427-1.1.pdf

133973 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf

133973 SF424B-1.1.pdf

133973 FaithBased_SurveyOnEEO-1.2.pdf

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