"Physical or mental
impairment that
substantially limits one
or more major life
activities (such as
walking, standing,
seeing, speaking,
hearing, sitting,
breathing, reading,
learning, thinking,
performing manual
tasks, taking care of
oneself)."
Americans with
Disabilities Act of 1990Overview
The Neer Research Fund was established by Mary Jane Neer, a long-time supporter of the University of Illinois, to support research focused on the study of disability. The Neer Fund provides a unique opportunity for innovative or pilot research in the initial phases of development and supports interdisciplinary research collaborations in disability.
Eligibility
Tenured or tenure-track faculty at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Submission Deadlines
Applications are accepted in both the Fall and Spring semesters.
Fall deadline: October 24, 2008
Spring deadline: March 13, 2009
Results
Four to six weeks following submission deadline.
Funding Startup
Six to eight weeks after submission deadline.
Funding Limit
$15,000
