Merit Switzer Research Fellowships for Doctoral Dissertation Research
ID: 349344Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Administration for Community Living (HHS-ACL)

Award Range

$40K - $45K

Eligible Applicants

Individuals

Funding Category

Science and Technology and other Research and Development

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/349344

Additional Information

https://www.acl.gov/grants/applying-grants
Timeline
  1. 1
    Forecast Posted Not available
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    Forecast Due Not available
  3. 3
    Posted Apr 29, 2024 12:00 AM
  4. 4
    Due Jun 28, 2024 12:00 AM
Description

The Administration for Community Living is offering Merit Switzer Research Fellowships for Doctoral Dissertation Research. This grant opportunity aims to support highly qualified individuals, including individuals with disabilities, in conducting research on rehabilitation, independent living, and other experiences and outcomes of people with disabilities. The fellowship recipients must conduct original research focused on the experiences and outcomes of people with disabilities in the areas of community living and participation, employment, or health and function. This particular Switzer Fellowship opportunity is specifically designed to support doctoral candidates as they conduct their dissertation research. The fellowship awards will have a 12-month project period, and NIDILRR plans to make five fellowship awards under this opportunity. Individuals are eligible to apply for these grants, and applicants must demonstrate their formal academic status as doctoral candidates. The estimated total program funding is $225,000, with an award ceiling of $45,000 and an award floor of $40,000. The estimated award date is September 1, 2024, and the estimated project start date is also September 1, 2024. For more information and to apply, visit the following link: https://www.acl.gov/grants/applying-grants.

Point(s) of Contact
Linda.vo@acl.hhs.gov
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