Merit Switzer Research Fellowships for Doctoral Dissertation Research

About this grant

The purpose of the Switzer Research Fellowships program is to build research capacity by providing support to highly qualified individuals, including individuals with disabilities, to conduct research on rehabilitation, independent living, and other experiences and outcomes of people with disabilities. Fellows must conduct original research that is focused on the experiences and outcomes of people with disabilities in one or more of NIDILRR’s three outcome domains: (1) community living and parti Grant Number: HHS-2026-ACL-NIDILRR-SFGE-0210. Expected awards: 4.

Eligibility requirements

All of the following criteria must be met:

• Grant Number: HHS-2026-ACL-NIDILRR-SFGE-0210

What the funding covers

• Award Range: $40K to $45K
• Expected Number of Awards: 4
• Total Program Funding: $180K

How to apply

1. 1Check eligibility: Confirm your organization type (e.g., nonprofit, state government), project alignment, and deadlines from the opportunity synopsis.
2. 2Register: Create a Grants.gov account via Login.gov, complete SAM.gov and UEI registration, and authorize organization representatives (takes 2-4 weeks).
3. 3Prepare application: Select "Apply" to open Workspace, download forms (e.g., SF-424), complete offline/online with validation checks, and upload supporting docs like budgets and narratives.
4. 4Submit and track: Check package for errors, sign/submit via Authorized Organization Representative (AOR), and monitor status with your tracking number
5. 5Applications must be submitted through grants.gov
6. 6Grant Number: HHS-2026-ACL-NIDILRR-SFGE-0210
7. 7Posted: 2025-09-05

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