Opportunity Information: Apply for ED GRANTS 021314 001
Apply for ED GRANTS 021314 001
- The Department of Education in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) National Institute on Disability 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 Mar 4, 2014 and posted on Feb 14, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 14, 2014 Applications Available February 14, 2014. Date of Pre Application Meeting March 6, 2014. Date of Pre Application Meeting Interested parties are invited to participate in a pre application meeting and to receive information and technical assistance through individual consultation with NIDRR staff. The pre application meeting will be held on March 6, 2014. Interested parties may participate in this meeting by conference call with NIDRR staff from the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services between 100 p.m. and 300 p.m., Washington, DC time. NIDRR staff also will be available from 330 p.m. to 430 p.m., Washington, DC time, on the same day, by telephone, to provide information and technical assistance through individual consultation. For further information or to make arrangements to participate in the meeting via conference call or to arrange for an individual consultation, contact the person listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT in section VII of this notice. Deadline for Transmittal of Applications April 14, 2014. In notice document 2014 03209 appearing on pages 8693 8698 in the issue of February 13, 2014, make the following corrections (1) On page 8694, in the table, in the third column, in the second row, February 13, 2014 should read April 14, 2014. (2) On the same page, in the same table, in the same column, in the third row, February 13, 2014 should read April 14, 2014.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $375,000.00 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 5 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Individuals.
- Eligible Applicants Eligible individuals must (1) Satisfy the requirements of 34 CFR 75.60 and 75.61 and (2) have training and experience that indicate a potential for engaging in scientific research related to the solution of rehabilitation problems of individuals with disabilities. To be eligible for a Merit Fellowship, an individual must have either advanced professional training or experience in independent study in an area which is directly pertinent to disability and rehabilitation. Note Institutions are not eligible to be recipients of research fellowships.
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Opportunity Summary:
The OSERS National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR) Research Fellowships Program (CFDA 84.133F) is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Education designed to strengthen the nation s disability and rehabilitation research workforce. The central goal is capacity building: it funds highly qualified individuals, including individuals with disabilities, so they can carry out original research that advances the rehabilitation of people with disabilities. The research must fit within the authorities of Section 204 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, which emphasizes developing and improving methods, procedures, and rehabilitation technologies that support full inclusion and integration in society. In practical terms, the program is looking for fellowship projects that can contribute to better outcomes in employment, independent living, family support, and economic and social self sufficiency, with particular attention to people with the most significant disabilities and to improving the effectiveness of services authorized under the Act.
Applicants are encouraged to align their proposed work with NIDRR s Long Range Plan for Fiscal Years 2013 to 2017. That plan frames priority outcomes across three broad domains: community living and participation, health and function, and employment. While the notice points applicants to the full Federal Register announcement for the official requirements, the synopsis makes clear that applications should be grounded in these outcome areas and focused on producing meaningful, scientifically credible knowledge or tools that address real rehabilitation problems.
A key feature of this competition is that eligibility is limited to individuals rather than institutions. Institutions cannot receive these fellowship awards as the primary recipient. To be eligible, an individual must meet the relevant federal requirements at 34 CFR 75.60 and 75.61 and must have training and experience that show strong potential to engage in scientific research related to solving rehabilitation problems for individuals with disabilities. For the Merit Fellowship specifically, the applicant must have advanced professional training or experience in independent study in an area directly pertinent to disability and rehabilitation. In other words, this opportunity targets emerging or developing researchers who can demonstrate a credible foundation for conducting independent, original research in rehabilitation and disability.
The funding details in the opportunity listing indicate an estimated total program funding level of 375,000 with an anticipated five awards, and an award ceiling of 75,000 per fellowship. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, which reduces the financial barriers for individual applicants. The funding activity category is listed under Education, and the instrument is a grant.
Applications had to be submitted electronically through Grants.gov, using the Governmentwide Apply site rather than email submission. Applicants were instructed to locate the correct package by searching the CFDA number without the letter suffix (search 84.133 rather than 84.133F). The opportunity was posted February 14, 2014, with applications available that same day, and the deadline for transmittal of applications was April 14, 2014. The notice also included a correction clarifying that the closing date was April 14, 2014 (not February 13, 2014, as originally shown in a table in an earlier publication). A pre application meeting was offered on March 6, 2014, with a conference call option and later same day one on one telephone consultation time with NIDRR staff, intended to provide technical assistance and help prospective applicants understand requirements and expectations.
For support and official guidance, the listing provides federal contacts, including a Grants.gov systems administrator for technical access issues and the program manager for substantive program questions. As with most federal competitions, the synopsis repeatedly emphasizes that the Federal Register notice is the controlling document for complete details such as application content, submission rules, performance measures, priorities, and other compliance requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the OSERS NIDRR Research Fellowships Program (CFDA 84.133F)?
It is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS), through the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR). The program is designed to strengthen the nation's disability and rehabilitation research workforce by funding highly qualified individuals to conduct original research that advances rehabilitation for people with disabilities.
What is the main goal of this fellowship program?
The central goal is capacity building. The program aims to develop and strengthen the disability and rehabilitation research workforce by supporting individuals so they can carry out scientifically credible, original research addressing real rehabilitation problems and improving outcomes for people with disabilities.
Who can apply for this opportunity?
Eligibility is limited to individuals (not institutions). The applicant must meet the applicable federal eligibility requirements at 34 CFR 75.60 and 75.61 and must have training and experience that demonstrate strong potential to engage in scientific research related to solving rehabilitation problems for individuals with disabilities.
Can an institution (university, nonprofit, company) apply as the primary recipient?
No. A key feature of this competition is that institutions cannot receive these fellowship awards as the primary recipient. The fellowship award is intended for an individual applicant.
Are individuals with disabilities encouraged to apply?
Yes. The program is intended to fund highly qualified individuals, including individuals with disabilities, to conduct original rehabilitation research.
What is the Merit Fellowship and what additional expectation applies?
For the Merit Fellowship, the applicant must have advanced professional training or experience in independent study in an area directly pertinent to disability and rehabilitation. This reflects the program's focus on emerging or developing researchers who can show a credible foundation for conducting independent, original research.
What types of research are appropriate under this program?
Projects must fit within the authorities of Section 204 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended. The emphasis is on developing and improving methods, procedures, and rehabilitation technologies that support full inclusion and integration in society, and on producing meaningful knowledge or tools that address real rehabilitation problems.
What outcomes is the program trying to improve?
In practical terms, fellowship projects are expected to contribute to better outcomes in areas such as employment, independent living, family support, and economic and social self-sufficiency. The program also highlights particular attention to people with the most significant disabilities and to improving the effectiveness of services authorized under the Rehabilitation Act.
Is there a recommended framework or plan applicants should align with?
Applicants are encouraged to align their proposed work with NIDRR's Long Range Plan for Fiscal Years 2013 to 2017, which frames priority outcomes across three broad domains: community living and participation, health and function, and employment.
How much funding is available and how many awards are expected?
The opportunity listing indicates an estimated total program funding level of $375,000, with an anticipated five awards.
What is the maximum award amount per fellowship?
The award ceiling is $75,000 per fellowship.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The listing indicates there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
What type of funding mechanism is used?
The funding instrument is a grant, and the funding activity category is listed under Education.
How were applications required to be submitted?
Applications had to be submitted electronically through Grants.gov (the Governmentwide Apply site). Email submission was not the submission method described in the listing.
How do applicants find the correct application package on Grants.gov?
Applicants were instructed to locate the package by searching the CFDA number without the letter suffix. Specifically, search for 84.133 rather than 84.133F.
When was the opportunity posted and when were applications available?
The opportunity was posted on February 14, 2014, and applications were available on the same day.
What was the deadline to submit the application?
The deadline for transmittal of applications was April 14, 2014.
Was there any correction to the closing date?
Yes. The notice included a correction clarifying that the closing date was April 14, 2014, not February 13, 2014 (which had been shown in a table in an earlier publication).
Was there a pre-application meeting or technical assistance available?
Yes. A pre-application meeting was offered on March 6, 2014. The meeting included a conference call option and later the same day offered one-on-one telephone consultation time with NIDRR staff to provide technical assistance and help prospective applicants understand requirements and expectations.
Who should be contacted for technical problems with Grants.gov?
The listing provides a Grants.gov systems administrator contact for technical access issues related to the submission system.
Who should be contacted for program or eligibility questions?
The listing provides a program manager contact for substantive questions about the fellowship program.
Which document controls the official requirements for this competition?
The synopsis emphasizes that the Federal Register notice is the controlling document for complete details, including application content, submission rules, performance measures, priorities, and other compliance requirements.
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