DoW Spinal Cord Injury, Clinical Translation Research Award

Funding Opportunity Number: HT942526SCIRPCTRA

About the Opportunity

The fiscal year 2026 (FY26) Spinal Cord Injury Research Program (SCIRP) Clinical Translation Research Award (CTRA) supports high-impact, new, or emerging clinical research that requires additional preliminary studies, such as feasibility, pilot, or optimization, to prepare for future larger-scale clinical trials or implementation.

Objectives

• Accelerate the translation of current and emerging techniques or interventions into clinical use by addressing specific barrier(s) to clinical success for the purpose of de-risking or informing the design of definitive trials.
• Identify the most effective diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation options to support critical decision-making for patients, clinicians, care partners, and policymakers.

Distinctive Features

• This funding opportunity includes an Early-Career Partnership Option, allowing for two principal investigators (PIs). If selected, at least one PI must be an early-career investigator.
• All associated applications for a research project may be withdrawn if the initiating or partnering application is rejected or administratively withdrawn.
• Applications must name at least two spinal cord injury (SCI) community partners who will provide advice and consultation throughout the planning and implementation of the research project.

Eligibility

Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity), subject to any clarification in the "Additional Information on Eligibility" section.

Funding Details

• Expected Number of Awards: 3
• Estimated Total Program Funding: $6,120,000
• Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No

Key Dates

• Posted Date: May 05, 2026
• Last Updated Date: May 05, 2026
• Current Closing Date for Applications: November 12, 2026
• Archive Date: December 12, 2026

Contact Information

For assistance, contact the eBRAP Help Desk at 301-682-5507 or help@eBRAP.org.