Bryon Riesch Paralysis Foundation (BRPF) Research Grant

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Funds research to cure paralysis. Applications accepted from American investigators. The intent of these grants is to promote new and exciting research in the field of paralysis. The amount of grant money distributed is based on availability of BRPF funds. Overhead costs are not covered. The following areas of research are of primary interest to the Bryon Riesch Paralysis Foundation:

  • Factors relating to re-myelination, axonal preservation or growth, and cell differentiation that may lead to acute or chronic recovery in spinal cord injured individuals.
  • Drug therapies or other interventions that will limit secondary damage after a spinal cord injury.
  • Activities that investigate underlying problems associated with neurological disorders such as spasticity, chronic pain, or bladder/bowel function, sexual function.

Application deadline: December 11, 2026