Individual Research Grants

The goals of this program are (1) to encourage promising postdoctoral fellows and young

investigators to undertake research on spinal cord regeneration, recovery and rehabilitation; (2) to encourage

scientists who are well-established in other areas to transfer their efforts to spinal cord research; and (3) enable

researchers with novel scientific and clinical ideas to test them and develop pilot data needed to seek larger awards

from the National Institutes of Health, and other funding sources.

Applicants are encouraged to apply for a one-year or two-year award. Maximum funding is up to $200,000 per year

including direct and indirect costs.

Senior scientists,

young investigators, and postdoctoral fellows may serve as principal investigator. If the applicant is a fellow, s/he

must submit a letter of support from the laboratory’s senior scientist, as well as two other appropriate letters of reference. Unaffiliated individuals will not be funded. Individuals of any nationality or citizenship status may apply, provided they are employed by or affiliated with a qualified New Jersey State organization/institution.

***There are two grant funding cycles available; one in June and the other in December. Check website for exact application deadlines.***