March 13, 2020

New Funding Opportunity for Research on Real Time Pressure Mapping to Reduce Risk of Pressure Ulcers The National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR) at ACL has opened a new funding opportunity for the Disability and Rehabilitation Research Projects (DRRP) on Real Time Pressure Mapping to Reduce Risk of Pressure Ulcers.  The purpose of the DRRP program is to plan and conduct research, demonstration projects, training, and related activities (including international activities) to develop methods, procedures, and rehabilitation technology that maximize the full inclusion and integration into society, employment, independent living, family support, and economic and social self-sufficiency of individuals with disabilities. DRRP on Real Time Pressure Mapping to Reduce Risk of Pressure Ulcers: Under this particular DRRP priority, the grantee will conduct research to refine or develop sensor-based technologies to detect conditions that are associated with pressure ulcers (pressure, moisture, heat, friction, others) and provide real-time information about these conditions to people with disabilities. View more details and application instructions. Please visit the link above for more details about the grant opportunity and application process.This grant opportunity closes on May 11, 2020. To stay current on NIDILRR grant opportunities, please visit grants.gov and search: NIDILRR or 93.433. Within ACL, NIDILRR works to generate new knowledge and promote its effective use to improve the abilities of individuals with disabilities to perform activities of their choice in the community; and to expand society's capacity to provide full opportunities and accommodations for people with disabilities. NIDILRR conducts its work through grants that support research and development.