Research Grants

Stoke Mandeville Spinal Research is funding research that will help to improve quality of life for people living with a spinal cord injury (SCI). The foundation support research that will lead to new treatments and therapies, deepening of understanding, and dissemination of best practice in SCI quality of life issues. This may include, but is not limited to:

• Bladder management (including treatment and prevention of Urinary Tract Infections)
• Bowel management
• Pressure ulcers
• Respiratory care
• Neuropathic pain
• Upper limb function
• Psychological health

International applications are allowed. At least one UK-based clinical or academic centre be involved in the work

Funding: £150,000 total 

Duration: 3 years

Research Authority due date: 6.2.25

Preliminary application due date: 14.2.25

Full proposal due date: 9.5.25