Description
The Field Initiated Projects Program is a funding opportunity for minority-serving institutions to conduct research and development projects that aim to improve the lives of people with disabilities. The program seeks to generate new knowledge, develop methods and products, and improve the capacity of minority entities to conduct high-quality disability and rehabilitation research. The project period is 36 months, and applicants must propose a research project that is responsive to the requirements described in the funding opportunity announcement. The estimated total funding is $500,000, and the expected number of awards is 2.
• The purpose of the Field Initiated Projects program is to develop knowledge, 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.
• The program seeks to improve the capacity of minority entities to conduct high-quality disability and rehabilitation research.
• Applicants must propose a research project that is responsive to the requirements described in the funding opportunity announcement.
• The project period is 36 months, and the estimated total funding is $500,000.
• The expected number of awards is 2.