Merit Switzer Research Fellowships for Doctoral Dissertation Research
Closed Posted
- Opportunity number
- HHS-2025-ACL-NIDILRR-SFGE-0111
- Agency
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Administration for Community Living
Department of Health and Human Services
- Applications due
- Award size
- $40,000 to $45,000
Opportunity facts
- Assistance listings
- Funding instrument
- Grant
- Category
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- Science and Technology and other Research and Development
- Eligible applicants
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- Individuals
- Full announcement
Opportunity details come from Grants.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Community Living, through its National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR), is seeking applications for the Merit Switzer Research Fellowships for Doctoral Dissertation Research. This grant opportunity aims to build research capacity by providing support to highly qualified individuals, including those with disabilities, to conduct original research on the experiences and outcomes of people with disabilities in areas such as community living, employment, and health and function. Eligible applicants must be doctoral candidates who have completed all requirements except the dissertation and have an approved proposal as of the January 14, 2025 application deadline. Applications will be evaluated based on criteria such as significance, approach, and qualifications.
NIDILRR plans to make approximately five fellowship awards ranging from $40,000 to $45,000 with a one-year project period from September 1, 2025 to August 31, 2026. The work is to be performed at the recipient's facilities across the United States.
Synopsis
The purpose of the Switzer Research Fellowships program is to build research capacity by providing support to highly qualified individuals, including individuals with disabilities, to conduct research on rehabilitation, independent living, and other experiences and outcomes of people with disabilities. Fellows must conduct original research that is focused on the experiences and outcomes of people with disabilities in one or more of NIDILRR's three outcome domains: (1) community living and participation; (2) employment; or (3) health and function. The purpose of this particular Switzer Fellowship opportunity is to provide support to doctoral candidates as they conduct their dissertation research. NIDILRR plans to make five fellowship awards under this opportunity. Applicants must demonstrate their formal academic status as doctoral candidates. Fellowship awards will have one 12-month project period.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
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| hhs-2025-acl-nidilrr-sfge-0111_Oct 17.pdf |
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