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Disability and Rehabilitation Research Projects and Centers
Program--Field Initiated (FI) Projects (Federal Register:
November 28, 2008 [CFDA#s: 84.133G-1 and 84.133G-2])
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Purpose of Program: The purpose of the FI Projects program is 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, especially individuals with the most severe disabilities. Another purpose of the FI Projects program is to improve the effectiveness of services authorized under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended.
Applications Available: November 28, 2008.
Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: January 27, 2009.
Eligible Applicants: States; public or private agencies,
including for-profit agencies; public or private organizations,
including for-profit organizations; IHEs; and Indian tribes and
tribal organizations.
Estimated Range of Awards: $195,000-$200,000.
Estimated Average Size of Awards: $200,000.
Estimated Number of Awards: 20.
Additional information is available online at:
[www.ed.gov]

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National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research
(NIDRR) -- Research Fellowships Program (Federal Register:
November 28, 2008 [CFDA# 84.133F-1])
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Purpose of Program: The purpose of the Research Fellowships Program is to build research capacity by providing support to enable highly qualified individuals, including those who are individuals with disabilities, to conduct research on the rehabilitation of individuals with disabilities.
Applications Available: November 28, 2008.
Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: January 27, 2009.
Eligible Applicants: Eligible individuals must have training
and experience that indicate a potential for engaging in scientific research related to the solution of rehabilitation problems of individuals with disabilities. The program provides two categories of Research Fellowships: Merit Fellowships and Distinguished Fellowships. (a) To be eligible for a Merit Fellowship, an individual must have either advanced professional training or independent study experience in an area that is directly pertinent to disability and rehabilitation. In the most recent competitions for this program, Merit Fellowship recipients had research experience at the doctoral level. (b) To be eligible for a Distinguished Fellowship, an individual must have seven or more years of research experience in subject areas, methods, or techniques relevant to rehabilitation research and must have a doctorate, other terminal degree, or comparable academic qualifications.
Estimated Number of Awards: Seven total, including both Merit
Fellowships and Distinguished Fellowships.

Additional information is available online at:
[www.ed.gov]

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