Grant application

Do you need a grant to fund your next Spinal Cord Injury research project?

Stoke Mandeville Spinal Research is an independent charity dedicated to funding research that will help to improve quality of life for people living with spinal cord injury (SCI).

There are around 40,000 people living in the UK with SCI, many of whom will experience complications from their injury. Our Research Grants Programme is focussed on the following areas each of which affects the quality of life of people living with spinal cord injury (SCI):

Assistive Technology Primarily for Upper Limb Function
Neuropathic Pain
Pressure Ulcers
Urinary Tract Infection

We issued our most recent grant call in October 2019. Please check back here for updates on upcoming opportunities, or contact Derek Cutler, Research Grants Manager at [email protected]

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Schools competition: Design or build a wheelchair with the WOW factor, in aid of Stoke Mandeville Spinal Research. Sponsored by George David estate agents, Aylesbury Enter now!
Schools competition: Design a Wheelchair with the WOW factor! Sponsored by George David estate agents, Aylesbury

Schools competition to design a wheelchair
SEM Glove study results published

SMSR-funded study shows that use of mechanical glove leads to increased hand strength and improved ability to perform activities of daily living, in people with incomplete tetraplegia.
Huge thank you to our 2.6 challenge participants!

Thanks to those of you who joined the #TwoPointSixChallenge, we were able to raise nearly £2,000 for Stoke Mandeville Spinal Research. You can still join in the challenge by visiting www.twopointsixchallenge.co.uk and signing up. Please do - we can support you all the way!

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Research grant award application information for spinal cord injury research projects
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