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Research Grants and Fellowships
Supports research and training focused on spinal cord injury breakthroughs
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 200,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
The Research Foundation offers targeted funding to advance scientific and clinical research focused on paralysis and spinal cord injuries. The program aims to support a wide range of activities including laboratory investigations, clinical trials, development of assistive technologies, and postdoctoral training. Funding is available for projects with durations of one to three years, with grants up to $200,000 for each category, and fellowships up to $150,000. These grants seek to stimulate innovation, foster collaboration among research institutions, and accelerate the discovery of new therapies and technologies to improve the lives of individuals with SCI/D.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Conduct research and development activities
- Develop workforce skills
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 200,000 $
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Research
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Regional
Next steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Conducting laboratory research to understand causes of SCI/D.
- Performing clinical studies on effects and interventions of SCI/D.
- Designing and developing new rehabilitation and assistive devices.
- Training postdoctoral scientists and engineers in spinal cord research.
Documents Needed
Project proposal, supporting documents, and possibly letters of support.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Research institutions in the United States and Canada
- Postdoctoral scientists, clinicians, and engineers in relevant fields
Who is not eligible
- Organizations outside the US and Canada
- Individuals without institutional affiliation
Eligible expenses
Research activities, personnel costs, and project-related expenses.Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Activities outside the scope of spinal cord injury research
- Expenses unrelated to project objectives
- Infrastructure or construction costs
- Administrative costs exceeding allowed limits
- Activities not aligned with the research focus
Eligible geographic areas
- North America (United States and Canada)
Processing and Agreement
- Applicants should expect a review period following submission.
- Decisions are communicated via official notification.
- Funding agreements are signed prior to disbursement.
- Funds are released in installments based on project progress.
- Progress and final reports are required for continued funding.
Additional information
Applicants should ensure that their projects align with the focus areas of basic science, clinical research, design and development, or fellowships in spinal cord injury research.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Research Grants and Fellowships Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Research Grants and Fellowships. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Research Grants and Fellowships?
The Research Foundation offers targeted funding to advance scientific and clinical research focused on paralysis and spinal cord injuries. The program aims to support a wide range of activities including laboratory investigations, clinical trials, development of assistive technologies, and postdoctoral training. Funding is available for projects with durations of one to three years, with grants up to $200,000 for each category, and fellowships up to $150,000. These grants seek to stimulate innovation, foster collaboration among research institutions, and accelerate the discovery of new therapies and technologies to improve the lives of individuals with SCI/D.
How much funding can be received?
Research Grants and Fellowships Funds up to $200,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Research Grants and Fellowships program?
To be eligible for the Research Grants and Fellowships program, you must:
Research institutions in the US or Canada; investigators and fellows not required to be citizens.
What expenses are eligible under Research Grants and Fellowships?
Conducting laboratory research to understand causes of SCI/D.
Performing clinical studies on effects and interventions of SCI/D.
Designing and developing new rehabilitation and assistive devices.
Training postdoctoral scientists and engineers in spinal cord research.
Who can I contact for more information about the Research Grants and Fellowships?
You can contact PVA's Spinal Cord Research Foundation.
Where is the Research Grants and Fellowships available?
The Research Grants and Fellowships program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Research Grants and Fellowships a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Research Grants and Fellowships is a Grant and Funding
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