Funder: U.S. National Science Foundation
Due Dates: Proposals accepted anytime | July 23, 2025 (CAREER proposals)
Funding Amounts: Typical awards up to 3 years for unsolicited proposals; CAREER awards up to 5 years; estimated total program funding $4.6M annually.
Summary: Supports fundamental engineering research to improve quality of life for persons with disabilities through new technologies, devices, or knowledge related to disability, rehabilitation, or injury.
Key Information: Proposals must not focus on clinical trials or commercialization; discuss atypically large budgets and special proposal types with the Program Director before submission.