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Merit Switzer Research Fellowships for Doctoral Dissertation Research

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The Switzer Research Fellowships program aims to enhance research capacity by supporting highly qualified individuals, including those with disabilities, to conduct original research focused on the experiences and outcomes of people with disabilities. Research must align with one or more of three outcome domains: community living and participation, employment, or health and function. This specific fellowship opportunity is designed for doctoral candidates who are conducting dissertation research in these areas. The program intends to award four fellowships, each providing support for a 12-month project period. Applicants must formally demonstrate their status as doctoral candidates to be eligible. The fellowships are offered by the Administration for Community Living within the Department of Health and Human Services, with Linda Vo as the primary point of contact for interested applicants. This opportunity reflects a commitment to advancing knowledge in rehabilitation, independent living, and related outcomes for people with disabilities.

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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 View NAICS

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AgencyDepartment Of Health And Human Services → Administration For Community Living
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Department Of Health And Human Services → Administration For Community Living
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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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