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Research Grants and Fellowships

Q: How much funding can be received?

Research Grants and Fellowships Funds up to $200,000 of admissible expenses.

Q: 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.

Q: Who can I contact for more information about the Research Grants and Fellowships?

You can contact PVA's Spinal Cord Research Foundation.

Q: Where is the Research Grants and Fellowships available?

The Research Grants and Fellowships program is available the province of Quebec.

Q: Is the Research Grants and Fellowships a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Research Grants and Fellowships is a Grant and Funding

Last Update: February 4, 2026

QC, Canada

Supports research and training focused on spinal cord injury breakthroughs

Grant and Funding

PVA's Spinal Cord Research Foundation

Processing And Agreement

Other info

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals

Integrate new technologies

Research and experimental development

Develop employee skills

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 200,000 $

Timeline

Unspecified

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

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.

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.

Examples of admissible projects:

Establishing a cutting-edge lab for spinal cord regenerative research

Documents Needed

Project proposal, supporting documents, and possibly letters of support.

Eligibility

Research institutions in the US or Canada; investigators and fellows not required to be citizens.

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)

Selection criteria

Scientific innovation and potential impact
Feasibility of the project plan
Alignment with research focus areas
Expertise of the research team
Potential for advancing SCI/D treatments

How to apply

Register on the foundation's application portalPrepare a detailed project proposal including objectives and methodsGather supporting documents such as CVs and letters of supportSubmit the complete application before the deadlineAwait review and notification of decision

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.

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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.