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Design and Development Grants (within Research Foundation grants) is sponsored by Paralyzed Veterans of America Research Foundation. This grant category supports the design and development of new or improved rehabilitative and assistive technology/devices for people with spinal cord injury and disease (SCI/D) to improve function, including improving the identification, selection, and utilization of these devi…
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Seeking the next big breakthrough to help those with spinal cord injury and disease live better. The Research Grant Cycle opens April 1, 2026. RESEARCH GRANTS & FELLOWSHIPS The Research Grant Cycle is open now!
From transplanting cells and regenerating damaged nerve fibers to designing adaptive canoe seats, the Paralyzed Veterans of America Research Foundation supports innovative research and fellowships that improve the lives of those with spinal cord injury and disease (SCI/D) .
The Research Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, last year funded $796,402 in grants, and since its inception in 1976, we’ve invested 644 grants for a total of $54,109,999.
The grant funds the following categories: Basic Science - laboratory research in the basic sciences to find a cure for SCI/D Clinical - clinical and functional studies of the medical, psychosocial and economic effects of SCI/D, and interventions to alleviate these effects.
Design and Development - of new or improved rehabilitative and assistive technology/devices for people with SCI/D to improve function, which also includes improving the identification, selection and utilization of these devices. Fellowships - for postdoctoral scientists, clinicians and engineers to encourage training and specialization in the field of spinal cord research.
The Research Foundations supports one, two or three year grants in the four areas of emphasis. Grants in Basic Science, Clinical Applications, and Design & Development categories will now be funded up to $200,000 for the grant period and Grants in the Fellowship category will now be funded up to $150,000 for the grant period.
The Research Foundation is focused on funding projects grounded in basic laboratory science and the education of scientists working on breakthroughs directed toward a cure for paralysis, secondary health effects and technologies associated with spinal cord injury or disease (SCI/D).
These projects should be designed to find better treatments and cures for paralysis and support efforts to improve the quality of life of individuals with SCI/D until improved clinical treatments, technologies or cures are discovered, as well as to train post-doctoral fellow investigators and encourage them to specialize in the area of spinal cord research.
Before submitting a grant application, carefully read the Research Foundation's Policies and Procedures , as policies may change from year to year. Application Period Opens: April 1, 2026 Application Period Closes: July 1, 2026 Award Notification: November 20, 2026 Grant Start Date: January 1, 2027 Eligible grantee institutions must be located in the United States or Canada.
However, investigators and fellows are not required to be U.S. or Canadian citizens. All grant applicants must have a professional degree: Ph. D.
or M. D. preferred.
Senior fellows are encouraged to apply as principal investigators. Post-doctoral scientists are eligible to apply for fellowship support within four years of receiving a Ph. D.
or completing M. D. residency.
Graduate students can participate in Foundation-related research and be paid from a Foundation award. However, graduate students cannot apply for a Foundation grant as a fellow or as a principal investigator. NEW FOR FELLOWS IN 2026 : During the grant cycle application period, fellowship applicants must have received their PhD or completed a formal medical residency program within the past eight years.
Those with more than eight years of post-doctoral or medial experience should apply for a research grant rather than a fellowship. Grant applications undergo a stringent, independent peer review for scientific merit and relevance to spinal cord dysfunction. A panel of reviewers, assigned by the Peer Review Contractor, will evaluate each eligible application.
Reviewers will utilize the following criteria to evaluate the applications: Innovation and Significance The PVA Research Foundation Board of Directors, composed entirely of Paralyzed Veterans of America members, considers reports from the peer review. Final funding decisions rest solely with the Directors. At the close of the grant cycle, upon notification of grant decisions, applicants will receive copies of their grant reviews.
Robert Thomas , Chairman; Washington, DC Lindsay Perlman , Secretary; Washington, DC Cheryl Topping, Treasurer; Washington, DC Peter Axelson , Minden, Nevada Rory Cooper , Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Kenneth Curley , Frederick, Maryland Eduardo Tinoco , North Hollywood, California Matthew Mickunas , Burien, Washington Daniel Dudek , Roy, Washington Ignacio Montoya , 1st Alternate; Long Beach, California For questions on the Paralyzed Veterans of America Research Foundation, contact: Associate Director, Research & Education Paralyzed Veterans of America and Department of Veterans Affairs Celebrate 45th Anniversary of National Veterans Wheelchair Games in Motor City July 9-14 Paralyzed Veterans of America Renews Leadership for Another Year Paralyzed Veterans of America and Food City Team Up with NASCAR Father-Son Duo Richard and Kyle Petty for In-Store Donation Drive Paralyzed Veterans of America Joins Forces with Accenture to Help Veterans and their Families Navigate the AI-Driven Labor Market and Stand Out
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Eligible grantee institutions must be located in the United States or Canada. Investigators and fellows are not required to be U. S. or Canadian citizens. All grant applicants must have a professional degree (Ph. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $200,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The published deadline was July 1, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Design and Development Grants (within Research Foundation grants) is funded by Paralyzed Veterans of America Research Foundation. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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