Rehabilitation Engineering Research Centers (RERC) Program: RERC on AI-Driven Assistive and Rehabilitation Technologies
Last verified by NonDilute: 2026-06-08. Official notice and agency instructions control.
Major federal funding for research centers building AI-powered assistive and rehabilitation tech for people with disabilities—requires institutional backing but substantial multi-year support.
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What this is
This is a RERC (Rehabilitation Engineering Research Centers) grant focused specifically on AI and machine learning applications in assistive technology and rehabilitation. The program funds research institutions and centers to conduct applied research, develop prototypes, and disseminate findings that improve independence and quality of life for individuals with disabilities. Typical RERC awards are substantial ($2–3M over 5 years) and require institutional capacity, but exact award amounts and eligibility criteria are not detailed in this posting.
Who can apply
Typically restricted to established research institutions, universities, and nonprofit organizations with demonstrable research capacity, disability expertise, and ability to operate a sustained research center. Solo founders and early-stage startups are unlikely to qualify; small businesses may be eligible as subawardees or partners to a lead institution.
Topics: assistive technology · rehabilitation engineering · ai for disability · rerc program · accessible technology research
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