BI-ISIG Task Force Funding Opportunity

A competitive grant opportunity seeks to fund high-quality projects to be led by BI-ISIG Task Force members. Eligible projects are expected to have a meaningful impact in the field of brain injury rehabilitation.

To apply for funding, email a completed TASK FORCE FUNDING FORM to BI-ISIG Awards Officer, Dawn Neumann by 15 MAY 2020.

GUIDELINES

1 July 2020 – Funding will begin
A minimum of $5,000 is available which may be allocated across one or multiple projects depending on the merit, scope, and requested budget.
Proposed projects must be led by BI-ISIG members and conducted as part of one or more of the BI-ISIG Task Forces.
Projects must also include at least one Early Career member.
Preference will be given to projects proposing efficient use of funds for maximum impact, as well as projects that involve at least two BI-ISIG Task Forces.

ALLOWABLE USES OF FUNDS

Honoraria or fees for outside consultants (e.g., consumers, statisticians, librarians)
IRB fees required for research projects
video/ webinar expenses
product design/ marketing services that are not available through ACRM
Travel expenses will be considered if they are well-justified and specifically related to the Task Force project

These are just examples; other types of expenses may be proposed.

TERMS & CONDITIONS

Recipients of the BI-ISIG Travel Scholarship will not be eligible for travel support under this mechanism during the same award year.
Reimbursement for time/ effort of ACRM members is not an allowable expense.
Award recipients will be required to submit bi-annual progress reports at 6 and 12 months post-funding.