Spinal Cord Injury Research Grant

The Pennsylvania Department of Health is soliciting applications for the Spinal Cord Injury Research Grant, solicitation number 67-211, to fund research focused on innovative treatments and rehabilitative efforts for the functional improvement of individuals living with spinal cord injuries. Established under Act 126 of 2018 and Act 77 of 2001, the program supports biomedical, clinical, and health services research, with a requirement that at least 50 percent of requested funds be dedicated to clinical or health services research. Funding is available across three tiers: Pilot Project Grants, Standard Research Grants with a maximum budget of 300,000 dollars, and Clinical/Translational Research Grants with a maximum budget of 500,000 dollars. The anticipated initial period of performance is from July 1, 2027, to June 30, 2031, with a total term not to exceed four years. Applications are subject to a two-stage review process, with final selection made by the Secretary of Health based on scientific need, method, research design, facility adequacy, and personnel qualifications. Grantees must appoint a Contact Principal Investigator employed by the lead organization and ensure all human subject research is approved by an Institutional Review Board. Required submission materials include a signed cover page, a Worker Protection and Investment Certification Form, a research proposal, letters of support, and a budget summary in Excel format. All submissions must be uploaded via a provided SharePoint link by the specified deadline, and applicants must adhere to strict formatting guidelines regarding type density and margins. Compliance with Pennsylvania state labor laws, including unemployment and workers compensation, is mandatory for all awardees.