National Institutes of Health

Description

This funding opportunity announcement (FOA) seeks Exploratory/Developmental Research Grants (R21) applications on Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) to advance our scientific knowledge in the evaluation and treatment of individuals with severe speech and physical impairments, (SSPI). AAC is a set of tools and strategies that an individual uses to solve everyday communicative challenges. Augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) helps millions worldwide who cannot rely on their natural speech to communicate. This FOA is for R21s only and encourages a range of research inclusive of basic, clinical, and translational.

Who can apply

• State governments
• County governments
• City or township governments
• Special district governments
• Independent school districts
• Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
• Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
• Public housing authorities / Indian housing authorities
• Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized)
• Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than higher education)
• Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (other than higher education)
• Private institutions of higher education
• For-profit organizations other than small businesses
• Small businesses
• Others

Contact

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