"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 UIUC to
support UIUC 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
UIUC tenured or tenure-track faculty
Submission Deadline
October 15, 2007
March 12, 2008
Results
Four to six weeks following submission deadline.
Funding Startup
Six to eight weeks after submission deadline.
Funding Limit
$15,000
