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Research Grants and Fellowships
Funding for spinal cord research and fellowships
Last Update: May 15, 2026
Funding available
$ 200,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
This program funds research and fellowships focused on spinal cord injury and disease, with support up to $200,000 for research grants and $150,000 for fellowships. It supports basic science, clinical applications, design and development, and postdoctoral training in spinal cord research.
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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
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Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Basic laboratory research on spinal cord injury or disease.
- Clinical and functional studies on SCI/D impacts and interventions.
- Design and development of rehabilitative and assistive technologies.
- Postdoctoral fellowships in spinal cord research.
Documents Needed
- Proposal narrative
- Budget and budget justification
- Biosketches, including the SCI/D Advocate
- Letters of reference or support, required for fellowships
- Organizational assurances and supporting documents
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Not-for-profit academic institutions
- Healthcare providers
- Associations
- Organizations in the United States or Canada
Who is not eligible
- For-profit companies
- Undergraduate students
- Pre-doctoral students
Eligible expenses
- Personnel salaries and stipends directly related to the project.
- Project supplies, expendable materials, and experimental animal care.
- Travel related to project work or one scientific meeting per year.
- Equipment needed for the project, within the program limits.
- Consultants, subcontracted services, and other project-related direct costs.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- For-profit companies are not eligible applicants.
- Undergraduate and pre-doctoral student grants are not funded.
- Computers, office equipment, and furniture.
- Promotion, marketing, and patent attorney costs for product commercialization.
- Construction, building alterations, or routine building costs.
Eligible geographic areas
- United States
- Canada
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed through an independent peer review process.
- Eligible proposals are assessed for scientific merit, relevance, and other review criteria.
- Final funding decisions are made by the Board of Directors.
- Successful applicants receive written notification and must return a Grant Acknowledgment Form.
- Grant payments are made after required approvals and reports are received.
Additional information
- Applicants should review the Foundation’s Policies and Procedures before applying.
- All applications must be submitted online through the PVA Research Foundation portal.
- Grant recipients must acknowledge Foundation support in publicity and publications.
- Final reporting and a lay summary are required at the end of the grant.
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?
This program funds research and fellowships focused on spinal cord injury and disease, with support up to $200,000 for research grants and $150,000 for fellowships. It supports basic science, clinical applications, design and development, and postdoctoral training in spinal cord research.
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:
U.S. or Canada-based institution
Principal Investigator required
SCI/D consumer advocate required
What expenses are eligible under Research Grants and Fellowships?
Basic laboratory research on spinal cord injury or disease.
Clinical and functional studies on SCI/D impacts and interventions.
Design and development of rehabilitative and assistive technologies.
Postdoctoral fellowships 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