International Foundation for Research in Paraplegia | IRP Research Grant

IRP invites researchers active in the field of basic or clinical research on CNS Regeneration, Neuroprotection, and functional restoration with special emphasis to the spinal cord to submit their application for an IRP Research Grant.

Research projects may address all aspects of CNS and spinal cord lesions, nerve regeneration, trophic support of lesioned neurons, and functional changes induced by lesions, preferentially in mammals. Clinical research projects can focus on the fields of diagnosis, acute lesion management including surgery, neurology, urology, rehabilitation, and other areas related to paraplegia.

Funding:       150,000 CHF total, allocated over 2 years

Duration:      2 years

Eligibility:

• Open to researchers of any nationality, provided the project is conducted in Europe
• Applications from Junior groups are welcome.

• Applications should be submitted through the IRP-specific online portal here.

• More information about the program is available here and here.
• The application portal can be found here.