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Part IV
Department of
Education
Office of Special Education and
Rehabilitative Services
OMB Circular A–21, Cost Principles for

Educational Institutions; Notice
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48578 Federal Register / Vol. 65, No. 153 / Tuesday, August 8, 2000 / Notices
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION exceeds the stated maximum award amount and the mission of the National Institute
(See 34 CFR 75.104(b)). on Disability and Rehabilitation
[CFDA No.: 84.133F] Project Period: 12 months. Research (NIDRR).
Eligible Applicants: Only individuals (2) The research hypotheses or related
National Institute on Disability and
are eligible to be recipients of objectives and the methodology and
Rehabilitation Research Notice Inviting
Fellowships. Institutions are not eligible design to be followed.
Applications for New Awards for
to be recipients of Fellowships. (3) Assurance of the availability of
Research Fellowships for Fiscal Year Program Title: Research Fellowships.
2001 any necessary data resources,
CFDA Number: 84.133F. equipment, or institutional support,
Purpose: The purpose of the Research
Office of Special Education and including technical consultation and
Fellowship program is to build research
Rehabilitative Services support where appropriate, required to
capacity by providing support to highly
carry out the proposed activity.
qualified individuals, including those
Note to Applicants: This notice is a The application should include an
complete application package. Together with
who are individuals with disabilities, to
abstract, a project narrative, vitae of the
the statute authorizing the program and perform research on the rehabilitation of
applicant, and letters of support or
applicable regulations governing the individuals with disabilities. Fellows
recommendation. Any letters of
program, including the Education may conduct original research in any
recommendation received separately
Department General Administrative area authorized by section 204 of the
Regulations (EDGAR), this notice contains
from the application will not be
Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended.
information, application forms, and forwarded to the reviewers. If the
Fellows may address problems
instructions needed to apply for a grant applicant proposes to use unique tests
encountered by individuals with
under this competition. or other measurement instruments that
disabilities in their daily lives that are
This program supports the National are not widely known in the field, it
due to the presence of a disabling
Education Goal that calls for all would be helpful to include the
condition, problems associated with the
Americans to possess the knowledge instrument in the application. Many
provision of rehabilitation services to
and skills necessary to compete in a applications contain voluminous
individuals with disabilities, and
global economy and exercise the rights appendices that are not helpful and in
problems connected with the conduct of
and responsibilities of citizenship. many cases cannot even be mailed to
disability research.
The estimated funding levels in this The program provides two categories the reviewers. It is generally not helpful
notice do not bind the Department of of Fellowships: Merit Fellowships and to include such things as brochures,
Education (ED) to make awards in any Distinguished Fellowships. (1) To be general capability statements of
of these categories, or to any specific eligible for a Distinguished Fellowship, collaborating organizations, maps,
number of awards or funding levels, an individual must have seven or more copies of publications, or descriptions
unless otherwise specified in statute. years of research experience in subject of other projects completed by the
areas, methods, or techniques relevant applicant.
Applicable Regulations
to rehabilitation research and must have Instructions for Application Narrative
The Education Department General a doctorate, other terminal degree, or
Administrative Regulations (EDGAR), You must include a one-page abstract
comparable academic qualifications. (2)
34 CFR Parts 74, 75, 77, 80, 81, 82, 85, of the application narrative.
To be eligible for a Merit Fellowship, an
and 86; and the following program individual must have either advanced Strict Page Limits
regulation: Research Fellowships—34 professional training or experience in
CFR Part 356. The application narrative of a
independent study in an area which is research proposal for a Fellowship must
Note: Applicants answering ‘‘Yes’’ to item directly pertinent to disability and
12 on form ED 424 whose research activities be limited to the equivalent of no more
rehabilitation. than 24 pages using the following
are nonexempt must complete the six point
The Fellowship awards are for a
narrative on protection of human subjects standards:
period of twelve months. Applicants are
described in the Attachment to form ED 424.
not required to submit budget proposals. (1) Use 8.5 × 11″ pages (on one side
If your project does include research only) with one-inch margins (top,
activities that are subject to ED’s Protection These are one full FTE; the applicant
must work principally on the fellowship bottom, and sides);
of Human Subjects Regulations, ED cannot
make the award until the human subjects during the year. The applicant cannot be (2) Double-space (no more than 3
requirements for your grant have been met. on any other government grants. We lines per vertical inch) all sections of
Helene Deramond, ED Human Subjects define one full FTE as equal to 40 hours text; and
Protection Coordinator for ‘‘human subjects’’ per week. (3) Use no smaller than a 12-point
clearance can tell you about the requirements Selection Criteria: The Secretary font, and an average character density
and she is available to help you through the no greater than 14 characters per inch.
evaluates applications for Fellowships
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process. She can be reached on (202) 260– The application narrative page limit
5353 or at Helene Deramond@ed.gov according to the following criteria in 34
CFR 356.30. does not apply to: the forms—
Additional information can be found at
http://ocfo.ed.gov/humansub.htm. Note: (a) Quality and level of formal Application for Federal Education
Applicants need to put their Social Security education, previous work experience, Assistance (ED 424), Assurances—Non-
Number in Block #2 on the 424 form in place and recommendations of present or Construction Programs(SF (SF 424B and
of the DUNS Number. former supervisors or colleagues that the Certifications (ED 80–0013); the one-
Deadline for Transmittal of include an indication of the applicant’s page abstract; resumes; bibliography or
Applications: October 10, 2000. ability to work creatively in scientific letters of support; or the information on
Estimated Number of Awards: 10. research; and the Protection of Human Subjects.
Award Amount: Merit: $45,000; (b) The quality of a research proposal The standards for double-spacing and
Distinguished: $55,000. of no more than 24 double spaced pages font do not apply within charts, tables,
Note: The Secretary will reject without containing the following information: figures, and graphs, but the information
consideration or evaluation any application (1) The importance of the problem to presented in those formats should be
that proposes a project funding level that be investigated to the purpose of the Act easily readable.
Federal Register / Vol. 65, No. 153 / Tuesday, August 8, 2000 / Notices 48579
We will reject without consideration Part III: Additional Materials Note: The official version of this document
or evaluation any application if— Estimated Public Reporting Burden. is the document published in the Federal
• You apply these standards and Assurances—Non-Construction Register. Free Internet access to the official
Programs (Standard Form 424B). edition of the Federal Register and the Code
exceed the page limit; or
of Federal Regulations is available on GPO
• You apply other standards and Certification Regarding Lobbying,
access at: http://www.access.gpo.gov/nara/
exceed the equivalent of the page limit. Debarment, Suspension, and Other index.html.
Responsibility Matters: and Drug-Free
Instructions for Transmittal of Work-Place Requirements (ED Form Program Authority: 29 U.S.C. 762.
Applications 80–0013). Dated: August 2, 2000.
(a) If an applicant wants to apply for Certification of Eligibility for Federal Judith E. Heumann,
a grant, the applicant must— Assistance in Certain Programs (ED
Assistant Secretary for Special Education and
(1) Mail the original and two copies Form 80–0016). Rehabilitative Services.
of the application on or before the An applicant may submit information
deadline date to: U.S. Department of on a photostatic copy of the application, Appendix
Education, Application Control Center, the assurances, and the certifications.
Application Forms and Instructions
Attention: (CFDA 84.133F), Washington, However, the application form, the
D.C. 20202–4725, or assurances, and the certifications must Applicants are advised to reproduce and
complete the application forms in this
(2) Hand deliver express mail the each have an original signature. The Section. Applicants are required to submit an
original and two copies of the applicant fellow is the certifying original and two copies of each application
application by 4:30 p.m. [Washington, official. as provided in this Section.
D.C. time] on the deadline date to: U.S. For Applications Contact: The Grants
and Contracts Service completed Frequent Questions
Department of Education, Application
Control Center, Attention: (CFDA application form has been received. 1. Can I Get An Extension of the Due Date?
84.133F), Room #3633, Regional Office Team, U.S. Department of Education, No. On rare occasions the Department of
Building #3, 7th and D Streets, S.W., 400 Maryland Avenue S.W., room 3317, Education may extend a closing date for all
Washington, D.C. 20202. Switzer Building, Washington, D.C. applicants. If that occurs, a notice of the
(b) An applicant must show one of the 20202, or call (202) 205–8207. revised due date is published in the Federal
Individuals who use a Register. However, there are no extensions or
following as proof of mailing: exceptions to the due date made for
(1) A legibly dated U.S. Postal Service telecommunications device for the deaf individual applicants.
postmark. (TDD) may call the TDD number at (202)
205–9860. The preferred method for 2. What Format Should Be Used for the
(2) A legible mail receipt with the
Application?
date of mailing stamped by the U.S. requesting information is to FAX your
Postal Service. request to (202) 205–8717. NIDRR generally advises applicants that
(3) A dated shipping label, invoice, or they may organize the application to follow
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kym
the selection criteria that will be used.
receipt from a commercial carrier. Butler, U.S. Department of Education,
(4) Any other proof of mailing 400 Maryland Avenue, S.W., room 3414, 3. What Is the Allowable Indirect Cost Rate?
acceptable to the Secretary. Switzer Building, Washington, D.C. Fellowship awards are made to
(c) If an application is mailed through 20202–2645. Telephone: (202) 205– individuals, therefore indirect cost rates do
the U.S. Postal Service, the Secretary 9250. Individuals who use a not apply.
does not accept either of the following telecommunications device for the deaf 4. Can Individuals Apply for Grants?
as proof of mailing: (TDD) may call the TDD number at (202) Individuals are the only entities eligible to
(1) A private metered postmark.
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205–4475. Internet: apply for fellowships.
(2) A mail receipt that is not dated by Kym Butler@ed.gov or Donna Nangle, 5. Can NIDRR Staff Advise Me Whether My
the U.S. Postal Service.
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either by telephone: (202) 205–5880 or Project Is of Interest to NIDRR or Likely To
Notes: (1) The U.S. Postal Service does not Internet at Donna Nangle@ed.gov. Be Funded?
uniformly provide a dated postmark. Before Individuals with disabilities may No. NIDRR staff can advise you of the
relying on this method, an applicant should obtain this document in an alternative requirements of the program in which you
check with its local post office. format (e.g., Braille, large print, or propose to submit your application.
(2) An applicant wishing to know that its computer diskette) on request to the However, staff cannot advise you of whether
application has been received by the your subject area or proposed approach is
contact person listed in the preceding
Department must include with the likely to receive approval.
application a stamped self-addressed paragraph.
postcard containing the CFDA number and 6. How Do I Assure That My Application
Electronic Access To this Document Will Be Referred to the Most Appropriate
title of this program.
(3) The applicant must indicate on the You may view this document, as well Panel for Review?
envelope and—if not provided by the as all other Department of Education Applicants should be sure that their
Department—in Item 10 of the Application documents published in the Federal applications are referred to the correct
for Federal Assistance (Standard Form 424) Register, in text or Adobe Portable competition by clearly including the
the CFDA number—and letter (84.133F). Document Format (PDF) on the Internet competition title and CFDA number,
at either of the following sites: including alphabetical code, on the Standard
Application Forms and Instructions Form 424, and including a project title that
http://ocfo.ed.gov/fedreg.htm describes the project.
The appendix to this application is http://www.ed.gov/news.html
divided into three parts. These parts are 7. How Soon After Submitting My
To use the PDF you must have the Application Can I Find Out if It Will Be
organized in the same manner that the Adobe Acrobat Reader, which is Funded?
submitted application should be available free at either of the preceding
organized as follows: The time from closing date to grant award
sites. If you have questions about using date varies from program to program.
Part I: Application for Federal the PDF, call the U.S. Government Generally speaking, NIDRR endeavors to
Assistance (Standard Form 424 (Rev. Printing Office (GPO), toll free, at 1– have awards made within five to six months
1/12/99)) and instructions. 888–293–6498; or in the Washington, of the closing date. Unsuccessful applicants
Part II: Application Narrative. DC., area at (202) 512–1530. generally will be notified within that time
frame as well. For the purpose of estimating applications, it will notify applicants by resources. Applicants who are approved but
a project start date, the applicant should letter. The results of the peer review cannot not funded are encouraged to consider
estimate approximately six months from the be released except through this formal submitting similar applications in future
closing date, but no later than the following notification. competitions.
September 30. 9. Will All Approved Applications Be BILLING CODE 4000–01–P
8. Can I Call NIDRR To Find Out if My Funded?
Application Is Being Funded? No. It often happens that the peer review
No. When NIDRR is able to release panels approve for funding more applications
information on the status of grant than NIDRR can fund within available

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