About ERRIS

Under the direction of Dr. James A. Blackman, MD, MPH of the University of Virginia, Enhancing Rehabilitation Research in the South (ERRIS) is designed to provide an infrastructure that will increase the quality and quantity of rehabilitation research in the region as one of four research networks funded by the National Center for Medical Rehabilitation Research (NCMRR). All etiologies and age groups are included although there is a relative focus on central nervous system injury and pediatric through young adult populations.

Services
Intensive Workshop on Grant Writing, Preparation, and Submission. This workshop invites junior researchers to work with experts in the field of rehabilitation research. The workshop combines didactic sessions, group and individual consultation to best prepare the attendees to submit a research proposal to the National Institutes of Health.

Electronic Grant Consultation. Through the use of videoconferencing technology ERRIS faculty can give individual consultation to those seeking assistance with a grant proposal. These consultations are available at no charge.

Funding Source Information. Our funding page keeps a list of available rehabilitation research funding opportunities from the NIH and other sources.

Research Information. Our research page has a list of many helpful web sites to aid researchers in their work. Information is also available to help researchers to network with one another.