Research Grant Program

Research Grant Program

Research Grant Program

Thank you for your interest in the new NCTRC Research Grant Program.

We are proud to offer this program which seeks to open new doors for current RT practitioners as well as those pursuing careers in the field.

PURPOSE

The purpose of the NCTRC Research Grant Program is to:

  • Provide opportunities for individuals pursuing a career in or already practicing recreational therapy to establish and maintain lines of research,
  • Promote the collaboration between higher education faculty and practitioners,
  • Support the provision of quality recreational therapy services, and
  • Promote the CTRS® as the qualified provider of recreational therapy services.

ELIGIBILITY

All individuals who hold active status as a CTRS, or are currently enrolled in TR/RT coursework or academic programs may apply for an NCTRC Research Grant.

Note: Students applying for the grant must have a faculty sponsor who holds active CTRS status at the time the proposal is submitted and reviewed.

FUNDING LIMITATIONS

  • A maximum of $5,000.00 per proposal will be awarded to the selected applicant(s).
  • The Primary Investigator (PI) may have a maximum of one proposal funded per year.
  • Non-funded proposals may be resubmitted for the next review cycle.
  • Funding supports student assistants, supplies, necessary travel for data collection and other costs of the research project.
  • Funding will not cover fringe benefits, administrative costs, personal stipends or salary, training, courses, lessons or travel to conferences.
  • All materials and equipment purchased with the NCTRC Research Grant funds must stay with the requesting agency.
  • Duration of the grant is one year unless an extension is requested and approved.

FUNDING DEADLINES

Grants will be awarded two times per year with grant submission deadlines of October 15 at 11:59 PM ET and March 15 at 11:59 PM ET; and funding awarded in December and May to the selected applicant(s).

DOWNLOAD AND REVIEW THE NCTRC RESEARCH GRANT APPLICATION

For more information, please contact NCTRC at 845-639-1439.