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Education Department Offers Research Funding Opportunities
The DOEd Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services, National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research invites applications for Fiscal Year (FY) 2002 awards under the following programs. More information is available under the July 31 announcements of the Federal Register: http://www.ed.gov/legislation/FedRegister/announcements/
Research Fellowships Program
Approximately 10 awards, up to $45,000 each, are available to build research capacity by providing support to perform research on the rehabilitation of individuals with disabilities. Eligibility requirements for each of two fellowships, Merit Fellowships and Distinguished Fellowships, include: (a) Only individuals are eligible to receive fellowships. (b) Any individual who has training and experience that indicate a potential for engaging in scientific research related to the solution of rehabilitation problems of individuals with disabilities is eligible. The deadline for applications is October 9, 2001.
Field-Initiated Projects
The purpose of this program is to (a) 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; or (b) improve the effectiveness of services authorized under the Act. Eligible are states, public and private agencies or organizations, institutions of higher education, and Indian tribes and their constituents. Approximately 30 awards are available, with the maximum award amount not exceeding $150,000 per year over a 3-year period. Applications for this program are due on October 10, 2001.
Advanced Rehabilitation Research Training Projects
Up to five awards, each not exceeding $150,000 per year over a 5-year period, are available under this program. Participants must provide research training and experience at an advanced level to individuals with doctorates or similar advanced degrees who have clinical or other relevant experience. Eligible are institutions of higher education. Applications for this program are due on October 10, 2001.