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The Merit Switzer Research Fellowships for Doctoral Dissertation Research, administered by the Administration for Community Living under the Department of Health and Human Services, aims to enhance research capacity regarding the experiences and outcomes of people with disabilities. This program specifically supports doctoral candidates conducting original dissertation research focused on community living and participation, employment, or health and function. NIDILRR intends to grant four fellowship awards, each consisting of a 12-month project period. Eligible applicants must provide proof of their formal academic status as doctoral candidates. This opportunity is categorized as a forecast under NAICS code 541720, with Linda Vo serving as the primary point of contact.

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Four 12-month fellowships support doctoral dissertation research on disability community, employment, or health outcomes.

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Department Of Health And Human Services → Administration For Community Living

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541720 - Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities

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AgencyDepartment Of Health And Human Services → Administration For Community Living
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Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Health And Human Services → Administration For Community Living
Office AddressUSA
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Linda Vo
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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 participation; (2) employment; or (3) health and function. The purpose of this particular Switzer Fellowship opportunity is to provide support to doctoral candidates as they conduct their dissertation research. NIDILRR plans to make four fellowship awards under this opportunity. Applicants must demonstrate their formal academic status as doctoral candidates. Fellowship awards will have one 12-month project period.

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