IRP/IFP Research Grant

Research projects submitted for an IRP/IFP Research Grant, for funding by the IRP Foundation, undergo a rigorous selection process focused on criteria of excellence. Clinicians and scientists working in paraplegia and related fields who are seeking financial support for their work must submit an application using the form below before 31 October and must meet the conditions defined by the IRP Foundation.

Regulations

  • The IRP Foundation finances research projects regardless of the nationality of the researcher and the place of work;
  • Projects submitted for consideration must be focused on basic or clinical research into paraplegia or related fields;
  • Each proposal retained will be financed for 1 or 2 years, to the value CHF 75'000.- or CHF 150'000.- respectively;
  • The deadline for submission of proposals is 31 October each year;
  • Proposals are evaluated by the IRP/IFP Scientific Committee by end February of the following year. The funding of the best projects recommended by the Committee is decided upon in March by the IRP and IFP foundations’ boards and funds are made available to successful applications by the second semester of the same year.


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Invitation to apply

List of projects funded since 1992