Program Description
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 about the rehabilitation of individuals with disabilities.
Fellows must conduct original
research in an area authorized by section 204 of the Rehabilitation Act of
1973, as amended. Section 204 authorizes research designed to 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.
General Program Requirements
Only individuals who have training and experience that indicate a
potential for engaging in scientific research related to the solution of
rehabilitation problems of individuals with disabilities are eligible. The
program provides two categories of Research Fellowships:Merit Fellowships
and Distinguished Fellowships.
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.
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, Merit Fellowship recipients
had research experience at the doctoral level.
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, Merit Fellowship recipients had research
experience at the doctoral level. Note:
Institutions are not eligible to be recipients of Research
Fellowships.
Application Process
For more information, see the Program Contact Information below.
Program Contact Information
Headquarters Office:
National Institute on Disability and
Rehabilitation Research
U.S. Department of Education
400 Maryland Avenue, S.W., Mailstop PCP-6038
Washington, DC 20202
(202) 245-7640
(202) 245-7323
Web Site Address:
http://www.ed.gov/rschstat/research/pubs/programs.html
Managing Agency
U.S. Department of Education
http://www.ed.gov
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