Description
The purpose of the Disability and Rehabilitation Research Projects (DRRP) Program is to improve the effectiveness of services authorized under the Rehabilitation Act by generating knowledge or developing methods, procedures, and rehabilitation technologies that advance a wide range of independent living and employment outcomes for individuals with disabilities. This grant will establish a Model Systems Knowledge Translation Center (MSKTC) to promote the effective use of research-based information generated by model systems researchers and others. The MSKTC will conduct knowledge translation and related activities in collaboration with the Burn Model System, Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) Model System, and Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Model System grantees. Key responsibilities include producing and promoting systematic reviews of existing research, providing training and technical assistance, and serving as a central resource for knowledge and product dissemination.
• The grant will have a 60-month project period with five 12-month budget periods.
• The expected funding is $850,000, with a funding range of $845,000 to $850,000 per budget period.
• Eligible applicants include states, public or private agencies, institutions of higher education, and Indian tribes and tribal organizations.
• The application deadline is July 29, 2026.
• The grant will support research activities on knowledge translation methods, technical assistance, and the development of informational products.