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NSF Disability and Rehabilitation Engineering Research Grant Opportunity

The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) is inviting proposals for its Disability and Rehabilitation Engineering program, aimed at advancing engineering research to benefit individuals with disabilities. - Government Buyer: - U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) - Program Focus: - Fundamental engineering research to improve quality of life for persons with disabilities - Research areas include neuroengineering, rehabilitation robotics, brain-inspired assistive systems, computational methods, and models of functional recovery - Emphasis on high-risk/high-reward projects, participatory design, and inclusion of trainees with disabilities - Award Structure: - Typical awards support one graduate student and principal investigator for up to three years - Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) proposals may be funded for up to five years - Notable Requirements: - Clinical trials are not supported, but feasibility studies with human volunteers may be considered - No specific OEMs, vendors, products, or part numbers are identified in this solicitation - Estimated Funding: - Total program funding is approximately $5,000,000

Description

The Disability and Rehabilitation Engineering program supports fundamental engineering research aimed at improving the quality of life for persons with disabilities through new theories, methodologies, technologies, or devices. Research areas include neuroengineering, rehabilitation robotics, brain-inspired assistive systems, computational methods, and models of functional recovery. The program encourages high-risk/high-reward proposals, participatory design, and inclusion of trainees with disabilities, but does not support clinical trials. Typical awards support one graduate student and principal investigator time for up to three years, with Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) proposals encouraged for five-year durations.

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