The NIDILRR Switzer Research Fellowships Program aims to enhance research capacity by supporting qualified individuals, including those with disabilities, to conduct research on disability rehabilitation. Fellows are expected to conduct original research aligned with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, focusing on improving inclusion, employment, independent living, family support, and self-sufficiency for individuals with disabilities. Applicants are encouraged to refer to NIDRR’s Long-Range Plan for detailed guidance. Grant applications must be submitted through Grants.gov. For more information and to access the application, visit www.Grants.gov and search for CFDA number 93.433. Closing date for applications is Mar 14, 2016.
Opportunity ID: 280971
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | HHS-2016-ACL-NIDILRR-SF-0136 |
| 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: | 4 |
| 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: | Jan 14, 2016 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 14, 2016 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: | Mar 14, 2016 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 p.m., ET, on the listed application due date. |
| Archive Date: | Apr 14, 2016 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $290,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $80,000 |
| Award Floor: | $70,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) Individuals |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligible Applicants: Only individuals are eligible to apply for Switzer Fellowship grants. Eligible individuals must: (1) Satisfy the requirements of 45 CFR part 75 and (2) have training and experience that indicate a potential for engaging in scientific research related to improving the rehabilitation outcomes 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 be in the earlier stages of his or her career in research and have either advanced professional training or experience in independent study in an area which is directly pertinent to disability and rehabilitation. (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. Applicants must submit an eligibility statement describing how they meet the requirements for one of the two eligibility classifications allowed under this program. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Administration for Community Living |
| Description: | 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 conduct research on the rehabilitation of individuals with disabilities. Fellows must conduct original research in an area authorized by section 204 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended. Section 204 authorizes research, demonstration projects, training, and related activities, the purposes of which are to develop methods, procedures, and rehabilitation technology that maximize the full inclusion and integration into society, employment, independent living, family support, and economic and social self-sufficiency of individuals with disabilities, especially individuals with the most severe disabilities, and to improve the effectiveness of services authorized under the Act. Note: An applicant should consult NIDRR’s Long-Range Plan for Fiscal Years 2013-2017 (78 FR 20299) (the Plan) when preparing its application. The Plan is organized around the following outcome domains: (1) community living and participation; (2) health and function; and (3) employment and can be accessed on the Internet at the following site: Federal Register. For more information about NIDILRR and its programs, please go to: http://www.acl.gov/Programs/NIDILRR/Index.aspx. Applications for grants under the Research Fellowships Program 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. You may access the electronic grant application for the Research Fellowships Program at www.Grants.gov. You must search for the downloadable application package for this competition by the CFDA number 93.433. |
| Link to Additional Information: | http://www.acl.gov/Funding_Opportunities/Announcements/Index.aspx |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Patricia Barrett
Patricia.Barrett@acl.hhs.gov Email:Patricia.Barrett@acl.hhs.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
Related Documents
Folder 280971 Other Supporting Documents-NIDILRR Switzer 508 Compliant Instruction version 1 -> HHS-2016-ACL-NIDILRR-SF-0136 NIDILRR Switzer 508 Compliant2016.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Patricia Barrett Patricia.Barrett@acl.hhs.gov Email: Patricia.Barrett@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-2016-ACL-NIDILRR-SF-0136 | Switzer Research Fellowships Program | PKG00220458 | Jan 14, 2016 | Mar 14, 2016 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
280971 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
280971 ED_SF424_Supplement_1_3-1.3.pdf
280971 SF424B-1.1.pdf
280971 Project-1.1.pdf
280971 PerformanceSite_2_0-2.0.pdf
280971 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf
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