Agency: National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research
Funding Opportunity Title: Field Initiated Projects Program
Funding Opportunity Number: HHS-2016-ACL-NIDILRR-IF-0124 (Research) and HHS-2016-ACL-NIDILRR-IF-0125 (Development)
Due Date: 02/22/2016
Summary:
The purpose of the Field Initiated (FI) Projects program is to generate new knowledge through research or 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. In carrying out a research activity under an FI Projects research grant, a grantee must identify one or more hypotheses or research questions and, based on the hypotheses or research questions identified, perform an intensive, systematic study directed toward producing (1) new scientific knowledge, or (2) better understanding of the subject, problem studied, or body of knowledge.
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