Funding Opportunities

Funding programs offered by ICORD

With the support of the Rick Hansen Foundation, ICORD is very happy to announce that the Fall 2023 round of funding is now open.

The application deadline for Seed Grants and International Awards is 17 November 2023.

The application deadline for Trainee Travel Awards is 6 November 2023.

ICORD Trainee Travel Award

  • For ICORD Trainees to present their research at conferences or attend specialize workshops/courses. Trainees may apply for up to $1000 for in-person events or up to $300 for virtual conference registration fees.

Seed Grants (for ICORD PIs and Investigators)

  • For ICORD Principal Investigators and Investigators. These grants are designed to provide seed funding for research projects by ICORD Principal Investigators and Investigators, and enable ICORD faculty members to generate pilot data for future applications for larger multi-year operating grants.

International Exchange 


External granting agencies funding SCI research

Canada

Brain Canada
Canada Foundation for Innovation
Canadian Institutes of Health Research
Heart & Stroke Foundation
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council
Michael Smith Health Research BC
Mitacs
Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada
Praxis
Strategy for Patient-Oriented Research
Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute
Vancouver Foundation
Weston Brain Institute
Stem Cell Network
WorkSafeBC
BC Children’s Hospital Research Institute
Parkinson Canada

USA

Craig H. Neilsen Foundation
Grants.gov (NIH, Department of Defense, etc.)
National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research
National Multiple Sclerosis Society
Paralyzed Veterans of America Research Foundation
North American Spine Society
CHDI Foundation

International

ERA-NET NEURON
International Foundation for Research in Paraplegia
International Progressive MS Alliance
Spinal Research
Wings for Life

Resources

Office of Research Services, University of British Columbia
Faculty of Medicine Funding Opportunities, University of British Columbia
ResearchNet
Support Programs to Advance Research Capacity, University of British Columbia