ENGAGED: The Center for Disability Community-Engaged Research, supported by the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health & Human Development of the National Institutes of Health, invites applications for pilot research grants to advance community-engaged research in medical rehabilitation with, for, and by people with disabilities, including those from medically vulnerable communities.<\/p>\n
This program is designed to support innovative, collaborative projects that meaningfully involve people with disabilities, care partners, and community stakeholders in the research process to improve rehabilitation access and outcomes, reduce disparities, and address social determinants of health that impact participation, well-being, and health.<\/p>\n
The pilot funding mechanism aims to:
\n\u2022 Foster equitable partnerships between rehabilitation researchers and community stakeholders, including people with disabilities
\n\u2022 Support early-stage, high-impact projects that can lead to larger NIH grant submissions
\n\u2022 Promote translation of rehabilitation research into real-world settings and disability communities
\n\u2022 Enhance health equity in rehabilitation outcomes<\/p>\n
Applications are encouraged in (but not limited to):
\n\u2022 Reducing disparities in rehabilitation access, quality, or outcomes
\n\u2022 Identifying and addressing social determinants of health that influence access to rehabilitation and participation in everyday life of disabled people, including community-driven and\/or culturally tailored rehabilitation interventions designed and delivered in collaboration with disabled people and community partners.
\n\u2022 Rehabilitation for medically vulnerable populations
\n\u2022 Technology-enabled rehabilitation developed with end-user engagement throughout design, delivery, and evaluation
\n\u2022 Caregiver and family engagement in rehabilitation<\/p>\n
Award amount is up to $30,000 for up to 12 months.<\/p>\n
Letter of Intent Due: July 6, 2026
\nFull Application Due: July 27, 2026<\/p>\n
See the full RFP here<\/a>.<\/p>\n