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- The Department of Education in the education science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) National Insitute On Disabilty and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR Research Fellowships Program CFDA Number 84.133F 1" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 84.133 National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research.
- This funding opportunity was created on Dec 27, 2010 and posted on Dec 27, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 25, 2011 Applications Available December 27, 2010. Deadline for Transmittal of Applications February 25, 2011.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $505,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $75,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 7 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- 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. Note Institutions are not eligible to be recipients of Research Fellowships.
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Opportunity Summary:
This funding opportunity is a discretionary grant program run by the U.S. Department of Education through the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS), specifically the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR). It is called the Research Fellowships Program (CFDA 84.133F), and its central goal is to strengthen the national capacity for disability and rehabilitation research by funding highly qualified individuals to carry out original research focused on improving the rehabilitation of people with disabilities. A notable emphasis is that individuals with disabilities are explicitly included among those the program aims to support, reflecting an intent to broaden who gets to lead and shape rehabilitation research.
The purpose of the fellowship is not simply to sponsor academic study in a general way, but to enable fellows to conduct original research that addresses real rehabilitation challenges and contributes to better outcomes for people with disabilities. The program aligns with NIDRRs long range plan (published February 15, 2006, 71 FR 8165), which outlines a broader federal strategy to improve the quality and usefulness of rehabilitation research, encourage the exchange of expertise and training, and build knowledge that better serves traditionally underserved populations. Within that framework, NIDRR highlights several ongoing aims: improving research quality and practical utility, expanding training and information sharing, identifying the most effective strategies to improve outcomes for underserved groups, spotting key research gaps, strengthening connections between research and on the ground practice, and actively disseminating findings so the work is accessible and usable beyond academic circles.
The competition includes one absolute priority and one invitational priority, with the absolute priority controlling which applications can even be considered for funding. For FY 2011, the absolute priority requires that fellows conduct original research in an area authorized by Section 204 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended. Section 204 covers research, demonstrations, training, and related activities that develop methods, procedures, and rehabilitation technology designed to maximize full inclusion and integration into society. The statute ties this to concrete life domains such as employment, independent living, family support, and broader economic and social self sufficiency, with a particular focus on people with the most significant disabilities. In practical terms, proposals need to clearly connect the proposed research to those authorized purposes and show how the work could improve the effectiveness of rehabilitation services and supports.
A key feature of this program is that the applicant is the individual researcher, not an institution. Institutions are not eligible to receive these fellowship awards as the primary grantee, which distinguishes this opportunity from many other federal research competitions that route awards through universities or research organizations. Eligibility is limited to individuals who can demonstrate training and experience indicating strong potential to engage in scientific research aimed at solving rehabilitation problems affecting individuals with disabilities. The program offers two fellowship categories. Merit Fellowships are intended for individuals who have advanced professional training or independent study experience directly related to disability and rehabilitation; in recent competitions, recipients commonly had doctoral level research experience. Distinguished Fellowships are aimed at more senior researchers and require seven or more years of relevant research experience, plus a doctorate or other terminal degree (or comparable academic qualifications). The distinction signals that the program is designed to support both emerging researchers with strong preparation and established investigators with substantial track records.
From an administrative and submission standpoint, applications must be submitted electronically through Grants.gov using the downloadable application package associated with the CFDA number. Applicants are instructed to search by "84.133" (without the letter suffix) when locating the package. Submissions cannot be emailed directly to the agency, and applicants are expected to follow all requirements laid out in the official Federal Register notice, which is treated as the controlling source for eligibility details, required forms, application components, priorities, performance measures, and other compliance elements. The notice also points applicants to free public access to the Federal Register and federal regulations through GPO resources.
For the specific FY 2011 cycle described in the listing, the opportunity was posted on December 27, 2010, with applications available the same day and a deadline for transmittal of February 25, 2011. The program anticipated making about 7 awards, with an estimated total funding amount of $505,000 and an award ceiling of $75,000 per grant. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement, which reduces barriers for individual applicants who might not have institutional backing or access to matching funds. The funding activity category is tied to education and research and development, reflecting the programs role in producing evidence, tools, and knowledge that can improve rehabilitation policy and practice.
For help with access or submission issues, the listing provides a Grants.gov systems contact (Julius Cotton) and a program manager contact (Marlene Spencer) at the U.S. Department of Education, including phone numbers and email addresses. The overall takeaway is that this fellowship program is designed to invest directly in individual researchers to produce original, policy and practice relevant rehabilitation research grounded in the Rehabilitation Act, with an explicit interest in improving real world inclusion and outcomes for people with disabilities, especially those with the most significant support needs.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
This opportunity is the Research Fellowships Program (CFDA 84.133F), a discretionary grant program.
Which federal agency runs this program?
The program is run by the U.S. Department of Education through the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS), specifically the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR).
What is the central goal of the Research Fellowships Program?
The central goal is to strengthen national capacity for disability and rehabilitation research by funding highly qualified individuals to carry out original research focused on improving rehabilitation outcomes for people with disabilities.
Is this fellowship intended to fund general academic study?
No. The purpose is to enable fellows to conduct original research that addresses real rehabilitation challenges and contributes to improved outcomes for people with disabilities.
Does the program explicitly encourage participation by individuals with disabilities?
Yes. Individuals with disabilities are explicitly included among those the program aims to support, reflecting an intent to broaden who leads and shapes rehabilitation research.
How does this program connect to NIDRR's long-range plan?
The fellowship aligns with NIDRR's long-range plan (published February 15, 2006, 71 FR 8165), which emphasizes improving research quality and practical usefulness, encouraging exchange of expertise and training, expanding information sharing, identifying effective strategies for underserved populations, identifying research gaps, strengthening research-to-practice connections, and actively disseminating findings beyond academic audiences.
Are there priorities for this competition?
Yes. The competition includes one absolute priority and one invitational priority. The absolute priority determines which applications are eligible to be considered for funding.
What is the absolute priority for the FY 2011 competition?
For FY 2011, the absolute priority requires fellows to conduct original research in an area authorized by Section 204 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended.
What kinds of research areas are authorized under Section 204 of the Rehabilitation Act?
Section 204 authorizes research, demonstrations, training, and related activities that develop methods, procedures, and rehabilitation technology designed to maximize full inclusion and integration into society, including outcomes related to employment, independent living, family support, and broader economic and social self-sufficiency, with particular focus on people with the most significant disabilities.
What does it mean in practical terms to meet the absolute priority?
Proposals need to clearly connect the proposed research to the authorized purposes in Section 204 and show how the work could improve the effectiveness of rehabilitation services and supports in real-world contexts.
Who is eligible to apply: an institution or an individual?
The applicant is the individual researcher. Institutions are not eligible to receive these fellowship awards as the primary grantee.
What are the basic eligibility expectations for an individual applicant?
Eligibility is limited to individuals who can demonstrate training and experience indicating strong potential to engage in scientific research aimed at solving rehabilitation problems affecting individuals with disabilities.
What fellowship categories are offered under this program?
The program offers two categories: Merit Fellowships and Distinguished Fellowships.
What is a Merit Fellowship intended for?
Merit Fellowships are intended for individuals with advanced professional training or independent study experience directly related to disability and rehabilitation. In recent competitions, recipients commonly had doctoral-level research experience.
What is a Distinguished Fellowship intended for?
Distinguished Fellowships are aimed at more senior researchers and require seven or more years of relevant research experience, plus a doctorate or other terminal degree (or comparable academic qualifications).
How are applications submitted?
Applications must be submitted electronically through Grants.gov using the downloadable application package associated with the CFDA number.
How do applicants locate the correct Grants.gov application package?
Applicants are instructed to search by "84.133" (without the letter suffix) when locating the downloadable application package in Grants.gov.
Can applications be submitted by email directly to the agency?
No. Submissions cannot be emailed directly to the agency; they must be transmitted through Grants.gov.
What is the controlling source for requirements and application details?
The official Federal Register notice is treated as the controlling source for eligibility details, required forms, application components, priorities, performance measures, and other compliance elements.
Where can applicants access the Federal Register and related federal regulations?
The notice points applicants to free public access resources through the Government Publishing Office (GPO) for the Federal Register and federal regulations.
When was the FY 2011 opportunity posted, and when were applications due?
For the FY 2011 cycle described, the opportunity was posted on December 27, 2010, applications were available the same day, and the deadline for transmittal was February 25, 2011.
How many awards were anticipated for the FY 2011 cycle?
The program anticipated making about 7 awards.
What was the estimated total funding amount for the FY 2011 cycle?
The estimated total funding amount was $505,000.
What was the maximum award amount per grant?
The award ceiling was $75,000 per grant.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement.
What is the funding activity category associated with this program?
The funding activity category is tied to education and research and development, reflecting the program's role in producing evidence, tools, and knowledge to improve rehabilitation policy and practice.
Who should applicants contact for Grants.gov access or submission issues?
The listing provides a Grants.gov systems contact: Julius Cotton (phone number and email address provided in the listing).
Who should applicants contact about program-related questions?
The listing provides a program manager contact at the U.S. Department of Education: Marlene Spencer (phone number and email address provided in the listing).
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