Research Promotion Grant Scheme
Our Research Promotion Scheme helps us deliver high-quality research on disability in Ireland. This scheme runs every two years depending on the budget availability at the time.
NDA Research Promotion Scheme 2023-24
The 2023/24 Research Promotion Scheme is now open for funding. This year’s theme is ‘Disability in Marginalised Groups and Communities’.
Read more about the scheme and how to apply.
NDA Research Promotion Scheme 2021-22
The theme for the 2021/22 Research Promotion Scheme was ‘Assistive Products and Consumer Products that Support Choice and Control for Persons with Disabilities’.
We awarded funding to the following two research projects:
University College Cork and Dublin City University: "A User-Centred Exploration of the Assistive Potential of Digital Voice Assistants for People with Disabilities in Ireland".
The National University of Ireland, Galway: "Assistive and Consumer Products for as Supplementary Reading Instruction for Children with Disabilities: Current Status & Potential for Application in Practice".
Apply for our Research Promotion Scheme
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Our next funding scheme will run in autumn 2023.
Check out our Frequently Asked Questions and General Terms and Guidelines for more information.