Research Grants

At the analyse phase of the commissioning cycle, its important to map out the opportunities and assets that can add value. Get to know the funding bodies that relate to your specific area of commissioning and subscribe to news alerts and before submitting your bid undertake some advice on what it takes to produce a winning bid - here is a good starter for ten: https://www.apa.org/monitor/2021/11/career-grant-writing

Some of the better known research grant bodies are listed below

National Institutes of Health (NIH) Research Grants: The NIH offers several grant opportunities for researchers studying addiction and substance abuse. Their National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) provides funding for research on drug and behavioral addictions, including social media addiction. You can find more information about their grant opportunities on their website: https://www.drugabuse.gov/funding/funding-opportunities

American Psychological Association (APA) Grant Opportunities: The APA offers several grant opportunities for researchers in psychology, including those studying addiction and technology use. Their Technology, Mind, and Society program provides funding for research that examines the impact of technology on human behavior and society. You can find more information about their grant opportunities on their website: https://www.apa.org/research/funding

Spencer Foundation Grant Opportunities: The Spencer Foundation offers several grant opportunities for researchers studying education and social issues. Their Research Grants on Education program provides funding for research that examines the impact of technology on education and learning. You can find more information about their grant opportunities on their website: https://www.spencer.org/grant_types/research-grants-education.

National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR) Grant Opportunities: The NIDILRR offers several grant opportunities for researchers studying disability and rehabilitation. They fund research projects that aim to improve the quality of life and independence of individuals with disabilities. You can find more information about their grant opportunities on their website: https://www.acl.gov/grants

National Science Foundation (NSF) Grant Opportunities: The NSF offers several grant opportunities for researchers studying disability and assistive technology. Their Computer and Information Science and Engineering Directorate provides funding for research that advances accessibility and inclusivity in technology. You can find more information about their grant opportunities on their website: https://www.nsf.gov/funding/

Social Security Administration (SSA) Grant Opportunities: The SSA offers several grant opportunities for researchers studying disability and social security policy. They fund research projects that aim to improve the social and economic well-being of individuals with disabilities. You can find more information about their grant opportunities on their website: https://www.ssa.gov/policy/about/pff.html

American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) Grant Opportunities: The AAPD offers several grant opportunities for researchers studying disability and accessibility. Their Disability Rights and Access Fund provides funding for research projects that advance the rights and inclusion of individuals with disabilities. You can find more information about their grant opportunities on their website: https://www.aapd.com/programs/disability-rights-and-access-fund/

Foundation for Physical Therapy (FPT) Grant Opportunities: The FPT offers several grant opportunities for researchers studying physical therapy and disability. Their Magistro Family Foundation Research Grant provides funding for research projects that advance the understanding and treatment of physical disabilities. You can find more information about their grant opportunities on their website: https://foundation4pt.org/research-grants-awarded/