Spinal Cord Injury Research on the Translational Spectrum
The Craig H. Neilsen Foundation's Spinal Cord Injury Research on the Translational Spectrum grant funds innovative research from basic science to clinical studies to improve outcomes for people with spinal cord injury.
Funder: Craig H. Neilsen Foundation
Due Dates: May 22, 2026 (Letter of Intent) | November 12, 2026 (Full Grant Application)
Funding Amounts: Pilot: up to $400,000 over 2 years | Senior: up to $800,000 over 3 years | Postdoc: up to $200,000 over 2 years
Summary: Supports innovative research to improve outcomes for people with spinal cord injury, from preclinical to clinical studies, including pilot, senior, and postdoctoral awards.
Key Information: Letter of Intent required; application via ProposalCentral; U.S. or Canadian nonprofit institutions only.
Description
This program, funded by the Craig H. Neilsen Foundation, advances research across the translational spectrum to improve function, develop new treatments, and enhance quality of life for individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI). It supports creative, high-impact studies ranging from mechanistic and preclinical research to clinical investigations and data-driven projects. The initiative offers three main funding categories: Pilot Research Grants for early-stage or feasibility studies, Senior Research Grants for transformative projects by established investigators, and Postdoctoral Fellowships for early-career training.
