Traumatic Brain Injury Model Systems Centers

Description

The TBI Model Systems Centers conduct research that contributes to the development of and access to evidence-based TBI rehabilitation. The TBIMS Centers must generate new knowledge that can be used to improve outcomes of individuals with TBI in one or more domains identified in NIDILRR's Long Range Plan: health and function, community living and participation, and employment. TBIMS Center grants must conduct site-specific research, collaborative research, and contribute data to the TBIMS longitudinal database. TBIMS Centers will be funded at varying amounts up to the maximum award amount based on the number of of database participants eligible for follow-up in the TBIMS longitudinal database. The grants will have a 60-month project period, with five 12-month budget periods.

Eligible Applicants

• Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
• Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
• Small businesses
• Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
• Private institutions of higher education
• County governments
• Special district governments
• Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
• City or township governments
• Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
• For profit organizations other than small businesses
• State governments
• Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education