Funder: Minnesota Office of Higher Education
Due Dates (Anticipated): April 2027 (Proposal deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to $125,000 or $250,000 for two years, or $500,000 for three years, plus no-cost extension options
Summary: Supports Minnesota researchers developing innovative treatments and rehabilitation approaches that improve function and quality of life after spinal cord or traumatic brain injury.
Key Information: Applicant organizations must be located in Minnesota; postdoctoral fellows and residents cannot serve as principal investigators.
Description
The Minnesota Office of Higher Education (OHE) administers this program under Minnesota Statute 136A.901 to support new and innovative treatments and rehabilitative efforts for people with spinal cord injuries (SCI) and traumatic brain injuries (TBI). Supported research may involve pharmaceuticals, medical devices, brain stimulation, and rehabilitative approaches and techniques.
The program prioritizes research that moves beyond knowledge acquisition to produce tangible, translatable benefits, including improved function or overall quality of life. Preference goes to projects seeking to change the nature and course of these injuries. Three funding tiers support early pilot work, research with strong preliminary evidence, and clinical or translational research connected to federal or industry funding.
