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New Disability Research Funding Opportunities

May 9, 2023

The National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR) at ACL has opened two new funding opportunities under the Disability and Rehabilitation Research Projects (DRRP) program

The purpose of the DRRP program is to plan and conduct research, demonstration projects, trainings, and related activities (including international activities) to 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.


Improving Methods for Conducting Research with People with Cognitive Disabilities in Virtual Environments

(HHS-2023-ACL-NIDILRR-DPGE-0060)

Under this particular DRRP priority, the grantee must conduct research toward the development of rigorous research methods and approaches that can be used in virtual environments to enable people with cognitive disabilities to share valid, reliable, and meaningful data about their experiences and outcomes. People with cognitive disabilities may include, but are not limited to, those with intellectual or developmental disabilities, serious mental illness, traumatic brain injury, dementia, or stroke.



This grant opportunity closes on July 3, 2023.



View more details and application instructions.



If you have any questions, please contact Amanda Reichard.


International Exploration of Rehabilitation Length of Stay Following Spinal Cord Injury

(HHS-2023-ACL-NIDILRR-DPHF-0000)

Under this particular DRRP priority, the grantee must conduct research on the international variation in rehabilitation intensity and length of stay following spinal cord injury (SCI) and the relationship between this variation and rehabilitation outcomes. The U.S.-based grantee must have international collaborators and must explore the experiences and outcomes of people with SCI in the U.S. and other countries.



This grant opportunity closes on July 3, 2023.



View more details and application instructions.



If you have any questions, please contact Brian Bard.


To stay current on NIDILRR grant opportunities, please visit grants.gov and search: NIDILRR or 93.433.



NIDILRR, part of ACL, generates new knowledge and promotes its effective use so that people with disabilities can perform activities of their choice in the community. NIDILRR also works to expand society’s capacity to provide full opportunities and accommodations for people with disabilities.


Last modified on 05/09/2023


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