Advanced Rehabilitation Research Training (ARRT) Program - Health and Function
ID: 360514Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Administration for Community Living (HHS-ACL)

Award Range

$245K - $250K

Eligible Applicants

Private Institutions of Higher Education

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/360514

Additional Information

https://acl.gov/grants/open-opportunities
Timeline
    Description

    The Administration for Community Living is offering a grant opportunity through the Advanced Rehabilitation Research Training (ARRT) Program, aimed at enhancing health and function outcomes for individuals with disabilities. This program seeks to provide advanced research training and experience to individuals holding doctorates or similar advanced degrees, with a focus on multidisciplinary disability and rehabilitation research. The grant, which has a funding ceiling of $250,000 and a floor of $245,000, is intended for private and public institutions of higher education, with one award expected to be made for a project period of 36 months. Interested applicants can reach out to Courtney Ward-Sutton at (202) 240-3164 or via email at Courtney.Ward-Sutton@acl.hhs.gov for further details, and must submit their proposals by December 5, 2025.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Courtney Ward-Sutton
    (202) 240-3164
    Courtney.Ward-Sutton@acl.hhs.gov
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