NCMRR Early Career Research Award (R03)

The Early Career Research (ECR) Award is intended to support both basic and clinical research from rehabilitation scientists who are establishing independent research careers (up to 7 years from terminal degree). 

The research should be focused on one or more of the areas within the biomedical and behavioral mission of NCMRR:

• pathophysiology and management of chronically injured nervous and musculoskeletal systems;
• repair and recovery of motor and cognitive function;
• functional plasticity, adaptation, and windows of opportunity for rehabilitation interventions;
• rehabilitative strategies involving pharmaceutical, stimulation, neuroengineering approaches,
• exercise, motor training, and behavioral modifications;
• pediatric rehabilitation;
• secondary conditions associated with chronic disabilities;
• improved diagnosis, assessment, and outcome measures;
• development of orthotics, prosthetics, and other assistive technologies and devices.

Funding: $100,000 per year 

Duration: 2 years 

Research Authority due date: 10 days before submission 

LOI (encouraged) due date: 28.2.18, 28.2.19

Full proposal due date: 30.3.18, 29.3.19