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Research and development awards for inclusion

Updated : 18/08/2021

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Applications are now open for the 2021 Edition of the Research and Development Awards of the National Institute for Rehabilitation, I.P. (INR, I.P.), in the areas of Technological Innovation, Social Sciences and Humanities and the graphic message.

In 2021, to reward the best that has been done in research and project development, INR, I.P. has the collaboration of the following entities with which it has established partnership agreements.

If you have carried out scientific and research projects to promote the rights of people with disabilities and their inclusion, please consult the information.

PREMIUM LETTER 3 DECEMBER*

It rewards graphic work that, through a poster, raises awareness and mobilises public opinion for the recognition of the rights of persons with disabilities, celebrated on 3 December, the International Day of Persons with Disabilities.

  • 1st Prize of 3,000 euros, awarded equitably by INR and El Corte Inglés, Grandes Armazéns, S.A.
  • 2 Honorable Mentions
  • Applications: by 15 October 2021 at midnight

Application form

In previous editions were distinguished works of art and design professionals, people with disabilities, students and citizens who in the diversity of looks, pursue the values of equality.

*Prize and partnerships in update.

TECHNOLOGICAL INNOVATION PRIZE ENG.o JAIME FILIPE

It rewards and distinguishes the invention and development of equipment, instruments, products and technologies that promote the autonomy of persons with disabilities in their daily lives, optimizing their physical, cognitive and social capacities and contributing to the improvement of their quality of life and autonomy.

  • 1st Prize in the amount of 10,000 euros, awarded equitably by the INR and the Group The Musketeers
  • 2 Honorable Mentions
  • Applications: until midnight on the 15th October 2021

Application form

Since 2001, this initiative has distinguished, among others, inventions of support products, computer applications that promote the access of people with disabilities to education, culture, work and the enjoyment of art.

SOCIAL AND HUMAN SCIENCE AWARD

It rewards and distinguishes the work carried out by master's and doctoral students who, through their research, contribute to the production of scientific knowledge about disability and inclusion.

It aims to recognise work that promotes the study of the impact of social, cultural, behavioural and physical barriers on the inclusion and participation of persons with disabilities, and other studies that promote the rights enshrined in the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.

  • 1st Prize in the amount of 5,000 euros, awarded by the INR
  • 2 Honorable Mentions
  • Applications: until midnight on the 15th October 2021

Application form

In previous editions, studies on topics such as learning, health, tourism and the rights of people with disabilities were distinguished.

Additional clarifications via e-mail INR-uifd@inr.mtsss.pt

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