Switzer Research Fellowships Program

The Switzer Research Fellowships program aims to build research capacity by providing support to highly qualified individuals, including those with disabilities, to conduct research on rehabilitation, independent living, and other experiences and outcomes of people with disabilities. Fellows must conduct original research on topics relevant to the lives of people with disabilities, focusing on health and function, employment, or community living and participation outcomes. The program plans to make four fellowship awards, each with a 12-month project period. Key aspects of the program include: • Research topics must be relevant to the lives of people with disabilities • Fellows must conduct original research • Fellowship awards will have a 12-month project period • Four fellowship awards are planned under this opportunity • The award is made to the individual rather than the institution, and institutional indirect costs may not be deducted from the award.