# Retirement and Disability Research Consortium

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/rdr-rdr-23-001-retirement-and-disability-research-consortium/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/346024

> Social Security Administration offered grants of up to $4.8 million (at least $1.0 million) to the applicants described in the notice. It expected to make about 4 awards worth $12.0 million in total. Applications closed on May 12, 2023.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | RDR-RDR-23-001 |
| Agency | Social Security Administration |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | May 12, 2023 |
| Award ceiling | $4.8 million |
| Award floor | $1.0 million |
| Expected awards | 4 |
| Total funding | $12.0 million |
| Cost sharing | required |
| Assistance Listings | 96.007 |

## Who can apply

- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

Universities and other organizations, or associations of universities and/or other organizations, in the United States are eligible to apply; a limited number of individual researchers/investigators associated with international institutions may be included as key personnel. All awardees and subawardees (including any for-profit organization) must forgo any profit or management fee.

## What the grant funds

As authorized under section 1110 of the Social Security Act, SSA announces the solicitation of competitive applications for cooperative agreements to establish a Retirement and Disability Research Consortium (RDRC). SSA seeks applications in support of the RDRC that will continue to serve as a national resource fostering high quality research on matters related to retirement and disability policy. The RDRC may consist of one or more research “centers” (see section C.1. Eligible Applicants). The RDRC’s program purpose is to benefit the public through the following activities: a. Research, evaluation, and data development. SSA expects the RDRC to plan, initiate, and maintain a high-quality, multi-disciplinary research program that will cover issues related to Social Security programs in addition to broader retirement and disability policy. To facilitate the production of research, the RDRC can conduct data development activities including both the development of and expanded access to research data. b. Dissemination. The RDRC will disseminate policy research findings using a variety of media to inform the academic community, policymakers, stakeholders in community-based organizations, and the public. c. Training. The RDRC will train and provide funding support for undergraduate students, graduate students, and postgraduates to conduct research on retirement and disability policy related matters.

## Questions people ask

### Is RDR-RDR-23-001 still open?

No. It closed on May 12, 2023.

### Who can apply for Retirement and Disability Research Consortium?

Social Security Administration accepted applications from the applicants described in the notice. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

### What is the deadline for Retirement and Disability Research Consortium?

Closed May 12, 2023. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.

### How much funding is available?

Awards of up to $4.8 million each. About $12.0 million in total across about 4 awards.

### Who has won Social Security Research and Demonstration grants before?

The largest recipients over five fiscal years were University of Wisconsin System, Trustees of Boston College, National Bureau of Economic Research Inc. The program made 18 awards worth $66.8 million in that time.