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Vision

Advance the understanding of spinal cord injury and ameliorate its consequences

Mission

To fund innovative and interdisciplinary research and foster collaborative environments for the development and translation of more effective strategies to improve the health and well-being of individuals with spinal cord injury

Spinal cord injuries (SCI) are serious and complex neurotraumatic wounds affecting military service members serving in Iraq and Afghanistan. The SCIRP was established by Congress in FY09 with a $35 million appropriation to support research into regenerating/repairing damaged spinal cords and improving rehabilitation therapies. From FY10-12, Congress appropriated an additional $32.85 million to continue this research. The SCIRP focuses its funding on innovative projects that have the potential to make a significant impact on improving the function, wellness, and overall quality of life for military service members as well as their caregivers, families, and the American public.

Congressional Appropriations

• $58.25 million in FY09-11
• $9.6 million in FY12

Funding Summary

• 87 Awards in FY09-11
• Previous Applications Recommended for Funding

Integration Panels

• FY12 Integration Panel
• Previous Years' Integration Panels

Peer Review Participants

• FY11 Peer Review Participants (PDF)
• Previous Years' Peer Review Participants