Switzer Research Fellowships Program
Grant Opportunity Analysis
The Administration for Community Living is offering the Switzer Research Fellowships Program, aimed at supporting highly qualified individuals, including those with disabilities, to conduct original research on rehabilitation and independent living outcomes for people with disabilities. The fellowship focuses on health, employment, and community participation, with a total of four awards available, each ranging from $80,000 to $90,000 over a 12-month project period. This initiative is crucial for building research capacity in the field and enhancing the understanding of experiences faced by individuals with disabilities. Interested applicants can find more information and apply through the provided link, with the application deadline set for February 2, 2026, and the expected award date on September 1, 2026. For inquiries, contact Linda Vo at (202) 795-7431 or via email at linda.vo@acl.hhs.gov.
Eligible Applicants
Only individuals are eligible to apply for NIDILRR Switzer Research Fellowship grants. Institutions and organizations may not apply. Because the individual person rather than the institution is the applicant for this Fellowship, the person who seeks the Fellowship must sign the forms included in the application. Representatives of institutions do not sign the application forms. Because the award is made to the individual rather than to the institution, institutional indirect costs may not be deducted from the award. Fellowship funds are taxable income. Applicants who are not U.S. citizens must provide documentation that they are eligible to receive research funding directly from an agency of the United States government. Applicants who are not U.S. citizens must provide documentation that they are eligible to receive research funding directly from an agency of the United States government. No entities are eligible for this award, only individuals are eligible to apply. If you are a non-USA citizen, you must provide documentation that you are eligible to receive research funding directly from an agency of the United States government.