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NSF – Research In Disabilities Education

Program Description

The Research in Disabilities Education (RDE) program makes resources available to increase the participation and achievement of people with disabilities in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education and careers. Although there are three program tracks only one total submission is allowed.

Awards

Vary by program track – range from $100,000 for 18 months to $3 million for a five year regional program. .

Additional Information

http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2007/nsf07511/nsf07511.htm

Deadlines

Letter of Intent

By submission of this form, applicant attests that s/he has read and meets the sponsor's eligibility criteria for this program.

Special Instructions:
None.

Letter of Intent Form is located at http://www.research.uic.edu/funding/forms/0600.doc

Limited Competition Instructions

Submit one electronic copy of a White Paper containing the following:

1. One (1) Page cover page with following information:
   1. Name & departmental affiliation of PI and Co-PIs
   2. Sponsor and sponsor program name
   3. Title of White Paper
   4. PI Contact Information
   5. Unit Business Manager or Grant Coordinator contact information
   6. Optional:
      1. Identify potential individuals to review proposal - reviewers should not have a personal stake in outcome of this competition and ideally should not be from same unit as applicant.
      2. Identify reviewers to exclude - this information will remain confidential.
      3. Note if this is a resubmission. If so, attach any peer review comments received from either external sponsor or a prior UIC internal competition.
2. Three (3) page narrative addressing:
   1. How your proposal addresses the intent of Program Announcement
   2. What PI & team expect to accomplish
   3. Expected overall significance

   Page limits INCLUDE any charts, figures, tables, references, etc

3. Attach the following for PI and each CoPI:

1. Two page CV
2. 1 page current and pending support

Narrative must be 12-point font; minimum acceptable margin is 1 inch (2.5 cm) all around.
Unless otherwise noted, no budget is required.

Please contact Tony Halford, Program Coordinator at ahalford@uic.edu or 6-7036 with any questions.

Last updated: Tuesday, January 31, 2012.