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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.

QUESTIONS

Application questions should be emailed to Dawn Neumann.