Workshops to improve grant writing skills for rehabilitation research
Official title: Intensive Rehabilitation Research Grant Writing Workshops in the United States (TIGRR)
Funded at Shepherd Center · NIH-11037908 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about helping new researchers learn how to write better grant proposals so they can get funding for important projects that improve care for older adults and people with disabilities.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Shepherd Center NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Atlanta, United States) |
| Project start | April 1, 2018 |
| Project end | January 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $160,500 |
| NIH project number | 5R25HD074546-14 |
| Project ID | NIH-11037908 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are early-stage investigators in the field of rehabilitation who are looking to enhance their skills in securing research funding.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not involved in rehabilitation research or are not early-stage investigators may not receive direct benefits from this program.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the skills of early-stage investigators in rehabilitation research through intensive grant writing workshops. Participants will receive personalized mentorship in grantsmanship, grants management, and peer-review skills over a year-long program. The goal is to empower researchers to secure funding for innovative rehabilitation studies that can improve care for older adults and individuals with disabilities. By fostering a new generation of rehabilitation scientists, the program aims to address the current gaps in evidence-based practices in this field.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective rehabilitation interventions and improved health outcomes for patients with disabilities and older adults.
How similar studies have gone: Similar educational programs have shown success in enhancing research capabilities and securing funding in various medical fields, indicating a promising approach for rehabilitation research as well.
Where this research is happening
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Shepherd Center
Atlanta, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Field-Fote, Edelle C. — Shepherd Center
- Study coordinator: Field-Fote, Edelle C.
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.