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Research Grant Application - New Application

Morton Cure Paralysis Fund

Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

September 30, 2026

175 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Research Grant Application - New Application

Funder: Morton Cure Paralysis Fund (MCPF)

Geographic Scope: United States (Minnesota-based funder)

Focus Areas: Cutting-edge spinal cord injury (SCI) therapies and research, including:
* Anti-Inflammation
* Gene Therapy & Genetic Engineering
* Stem Cell Therapy
* Glial Cells
* Biomaterial Scaffolds
* Neurotrophic Factors
* Neuromodulation
* Neurotrophin-3
* Cell Manipulation
* Growth Factors
* Protective Factors
* Electrical Stimulation
* Robotics and Exoskeletons
* Pharmacology
* Rehabilitation

Eligibility:
* Qualified scientists at capable institutions

Purpose: MCPF supports cutting-edge SCI therapies enabling researchers to gather proof-of-concept data needed to pursue multimillion-dollar grants from larger financiers such as the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation, and the National Science Foundation. The organization emphasizes collaborative efforts and requires that all scientific learning from funded research be broadly communicated to the scientific community.

Contact Information:
* Phone: (612) 904-1420
* Fax: (480) 705-0434
* Email: info@mcpf.org
* Address: 5021 Vernon Ave., Suite 145, Minneapolis, MN 55436

How to Apply

Application Process

1. Review Guidelines: Consult the Research Guidelines document
2. Download Template: Download the New Application Template
3. Complete Application: Fill out all required sections of the template
4. Submit: Complete the Submission Form and upload your application

Required Information

* Date of Application (required)
* Principal Investigator Name (required)
* Title of Proposed Research Project (required)
* Institution Name (required)
* Research Categories (required): Select all applicable categories from the provided list
* Funds Requested (required)
* Principal Investigator Email (required)
* Principal Investigator Phone (required)
* Principal Investigator Address (required)
* Payment Instructions (required):
* Name check should be made payable to
* Mailing address for check
* Application Document (required): Attach completed application

Deadlines

* Biannual Cycle: March 31 and September 30
* Decision Timeline: Within 180 days of submission deadline (many decisions made faster)

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Fields of Work

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