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Field Initiated Projects (Research) is sponsored by National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR). This program aims to generate new knowledge through research activities to maximize the full inclusion and integration of people with disabilities into society, employment, independent living, and to promote economic and social self-sufficiency.
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Field-Initiated Projects (FIP) Program | ACL Administration for Community Living Field-Initiated Projects (FIP) Program Field-Initiated Projects (FIP) Program Field-Initiated Projects (FIPs) are a program of investigator-initiated research intended to supplement NIDILRRs agency-directed research portfolio.
These projects cross all of NIDILRR’s domains, and generate new knowledge through research or development on a smaller scale relative to DRRPs and Center grants. Typical FIP awards are three years in duration. Eligible applicants are institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations, and other organizations and/or agencies.
As a rough guideline, check the preceding link between October and April every year. View the Guide to Applying for some helpful application tips. View currently-funded FIP Research Grants and currently-funded FIP Development Grants View previously-funded FIP Research Grants and previously-funded FIP Development Grants Publications produced by FIP Grantees in REHABDATA .
Interested in any of these publications, view the document called Obtaining Documents Listed in REHABDATA . A Sampling of FIP Full-Text Publications in PubMed Central Contact Radha Holavanahalli at NIDILRR if you have questions about the FIP Program funding mechanism. Last modified on 01/25/2024
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Not specified, but generally includes public and private agencies, including for-profit agencies, organizations, and institutions. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Field Initiated Projects (Research) is funded by National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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