An Urgent Research Need
Despite being the world’s most common lifelong physical disability and affecting 18 million people worldwide, cerebral palsy is one of the most underfunded conditions. Guided by our Scientific Advisory Board, Cerebral Palsy Alliance Research Foundation (CPARF) will fund science that addresses every age and every stage of life, providing crucial insights for people with cerebral palsy, their families, and their care teams.
CPARF Funding Objectives
Cerebral palsy is a diverse disability that demands a diverse research portfolio, and we steadfastly support research that serves the whole community. We start at Day One with the earliest interventions to potentially lessen cerebral palsy’s severity or prevent the injury that causes it. We keep going with science that will make it more comfortable for children to get the therapies they need. We continue with research that will uncover new chronic pain treatments for adults. We proudly champion research for every age and every stage.
We will accept applications from individuals, groups of researchers, committees, or project-focused foundations. Principal Investigators must be employed by an institution (e.g., a hospital, university, or institute).
Please ensure your project relates to or addresses at least one of CPARF’s research priorities:
- Early Detection & Early Intervention
- Chronic Pain
- Technology
- Regenerative Medicine
- Genomics
Pre-applications are due on Thursday, December 1, 2022.
Full applications are due on Tuesday, January 17, 2023.
Our Research Grants
CPARF welcomes project grant applications from all researchers who want to move cerebral palsy research forward through their work, and who seek to build and expand their reputation in the cerebral palsy field.
We strongly encourage applicants to include junior researchers on their teams to foster new talent in the field.
Subject-Matter and Location Eligibility: The Principal Investigator must be based in the United States and the research topic must contribute to cerebral palsy research.
CPARF encourages fellowship grant applications from all emerging researchers who want to establish careers in cerebral palsy research. Applicants should demonstrate research capability and a desire to establish a career in cerebral palsy research, showcasing how this grant will support their upward trajectory as an independent researcher.
Professional Background, Subject-Matter, and Location Eligibility: The Principal Investigator must be based in the United States and must have earned their most recent postgraduate degree within the last five years. The research topic must contribute to cerebral palsy research. Individuals studying for a Ph.D. are ineligible.