Spinal Cord Injury and Traumatic Brain Injury Research Grant Program
Forecasted
This grant funds innovative Minnesota-based research to advance understanding and treatment of spinal cord and traumatic brain injuries.
Funder: Minnesota Spinal Cord Injury and Traumatic Brain Injury Research Grant Program
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027: Grants management system user registration due | March 2027: Technical questions due | April 2027: Full proposal submission deadline (by 4:30 p.m. Central Time)
Funding Amounts: Tier 1: up to $125,000 (2 yrs+1 yr extension) | Tier 2: up to $250,000 (2 yrs+1 yr extension) | Tier 3: up to $500,000 (3 yrs+2 yrs extension); total annual pool ~$2.25M
Summary: Supports innovative research advancing understanding and treatment of spinal cord and traumatic brain injuries.
Key Information: Applicants and PIs must be Minnesota-based; three funding tiers; strict eligibility and proposal requirements.
Description
The Minnesota Spinal Cord Injury and Traumatic Brain Injury Research Grant Program funds research projects that advance the scientific understanding, treatment, and rehabilitation of spinal cord and traumatic brain injuries. The program seeks to foster groundbreaking and translational research that improves the quality of life and outcomes for individuals affected by these injuries. Grants are awarded competitively in three tiers, supporting pilot projects, standard research, and clinical/translational studies. The program emphasizes diversity, equity, and inclusion, and encourages collaborative proposals among Minnesota-based institutions.
