NCMRR Early Career Research Award
Funds a self-contained rehabilitation research project by a scientist establishing an independent career, including new technology development.
A small research grant for rehabilitation scientists who are establishing independent research careers, and the project types it allows are wider than the size suggests.
Both basic and clinical research are in scope. The subject has to sit within the National Center for Medical Rehabilitation Research's mission, and the notice points applicants at the National Institutes of Health research plan o…
Self-contained basic and clinical rehabilitation research projects by scientists establishing independent research careers, including secondary data analysis, methodology development, translational research, outcomes research and new technology development, within the National Center for Medical Rehabilitation Research mission, intended to produce preliminary data for a subsequent research project application. Clinical trials are optional.
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