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Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) Model Systems National Data and Statistical Center is sponsored by Administration for Community Living (ACL), National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR). This program supports a national data and statistical center for the Spinal Cord Injury Model Systems, which aims to improve the lives of individuals with spinal cord injuries.
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Model Systems Program | ACL Administration for Community Living NIDILRR’s Model Systems programs in spinal cord injury (SCIMS), traumatic brain injury (TBIMS), and burn injury (BMS) provide coordinated systems of rehabilitation care and conduct research on recovery and long-term outcomes.
In addition, these centers serve as platforms for collaborative, multi-site research, including research on interventions using randomized controlled approaches. The programs also track Model Systems patients over time in large databases. 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. Spinal Cord Injury Model Systems View a list of currently or newly-funded Spinal Cord Injury Model Systems' Centers View a list of completed or previously-funded Spinal Cord Injury Model Systems' Centers.
View the National Spinal Cord Injury Statistical Center Traumatic Brain Injury Model Systems View a list of currently or newly-funded Traumatic Brain Injury Model Systems' Centers View a list of completed or previously-funded Traumatic Brain Injury Model Systems View the Traumatic Brain Injury Model Systems’ National Data and Statistical Center Burn Injury Model Systems View a list of currently or newly-funded Burn Injury Model Systems' Centers View a list of completed or previously-funded Burn Injury Model Systems View the Burn Model Systems National Data and Statistical Center.
The Important Contributions of the Model Systems' Knowledge Translation Center (MSKTC) The MSKTC website is an online gateway to a variety of resources for a variety of stakeholders concerned about spinal cord injury (SCI) , traumatic brain injury (TBI) , and burn injury (Burn).
This center also summarizes research, identifies health information needs, and develops information resources to support the Model Systems' Centers in meeting the needs of individuals who make up these three populations. The Model Systems Knowledge Translation Center is also committed to developing information products that matter by: (1) Ensuring that stakeholder involvement drives their content; and (2) Using Plain Language.
The documents below reflect the commitment to these principles. Testing Fact Sheets With Consumers ; Writing and Testing Plain Language ; and, Writing Fact Sheets That Patients Can Read and Use The Model Systems produce many publications. Sample full-text publications produced by the model systems are presented below.
A list of full-text publications produced by the SCI Model Systems' grantees. A list of full-text publications produced by the TBI Model Systems' grantees. A list of full-text publications produced by the Burn Model Systems' grantees.
“Living Well” After Burn Injury: Using Case Reports to Illustrate Significant Contributions From the Burn Model System Research Program Thirty years of National Institute on Disability, Independent Living and Rehabilitation Research Traumatic Brain Injury Model System Centers research – an update A Short Video Story Documenting the Impact of the University of Pittsburgh Spinal Cord Injury Model System Center Dr. Michael Boninger, a staff member at the University of Pittsburgh Spinal Cord Injury Model System Center and the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center recounts the story of Jamie which poignantly demonstrates the difference the Spinal Cord Injury Model Systems' made in her life.
The beginning of the story starts at this time-stamp and ends at this time stamp . Note: This video story was part of the 40-year anniversary celebration of the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research. View Parts 1 and 2 of the entire event.
Contact Cate Miller at NIDILRR if you have questions about the Traumatic Brain Injury Model Systems. Contact Amanda Reichard at NIDILRR if you have questions about the Burn Model Systems. Contact Brian Bard at NIDILRR if you have questions about the Spinal Cord Injury Model Systems.
Contact Radha Holavanahalli at NIDILRR if you have questions about the Model Systems' National Data Centers. Last modified on 01/08/2025
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Organizations engaged in research and data collection related to spinal cord injury. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) Model Systems National Data and Statistical Center is funded by Administration for Community Living (ACL), National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Yes — this listing is flagged as national in scope, so applicants across the U.S. may apply, subject to the sponsor's other eligibility criteria.
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Disability and Rehabilitation Research Projects (DRRP) Program: Community Living and Participation (Research) is sponsored by Administration for Community Living (ACL), National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR). This program supports research projects aimed at improving community living and participation outcomes among people with disabilities. Grantees must propose a research project that identifies one or more hypotheses or research questions and performs an intensive, systematic study to produce new scientific knowledge or understanding of the subject.
Disability and Rehabilitation Research Projects (DRRP) Program: Burn Injury as A Lifelong Condition is sponsored by Administration for Community Living (ACL), National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR). This program funds research projects emphasizing research, development, dissemination, and technical assistance related to burn injury as a lifelong condition.
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This initiative will stimulate and support innovative research by small business concerns that may lead to the development of novel technologies for the early diagnosis, monitoring and treatment of micro and macro vascular complications of diabetes which are associated with significant morbidity and mortality of the disease and high costs to the health care system. Funding Opportunity Number: PA-14-058. Assistance Listing: 93.847. Funding Instrument: G. Category: FN,HL.
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