Advanced Rehabilitation Research Training (ARRT) Program - Employment

The Administration for Community Living (ACL) is offering a funding opportunity, HHS-2026-ACL-NIDILRR-AREM-0200, for institutions of higher education to provide advanced disability research training in employment. The Advanced Rehabilitation Research Training (ARRT) Program aims to increase research capacity by supporting grants for individuals with research or clinical doctorates to conduct independent disability and rehabilitation research, especially concerning the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Key project requirements include recruiting individuals with disabilities, offering multidisciplinary training with scientific methodology, providing research and practicum experience, and ensuring academic mentorship. The program expects one award ranging from $245,000 to $250,000 over a 36-month period. Applications are due April 13, 2026, with a letter of intent requested by March 17, 2026. Eligibility is limited to institutions of higher education, with no cost-sharing required. Applications must adhere to strict submission guidelines, including a 40-page limit for the project narrative and electronic submission via Grants.gov, with mandatory SAM registration and a UEI number. Review criteria emphasize the importance of the problem, design of training activities, plan of operation, project staff, and adequacy of resources.