Contestable Funding Applications

Encouraging innovation

Fundamental & Preclinical Research

CatWalk’s Contestable grants provide essential funding for groundbreaking research in SCI knowledge and treatment. These grants are critical for:

Dr Sheryl Tan - current funding recipient at the SCIRF

Innovation:

They support high-risk, high-reward projects that might not receive traditional funding, enabling innovative approaches to SCI research.

Collaboration:

The grants encourage collaboration among scientists, clinicians, and institutions, fostering a multidisciplinary approach to tackle SCI challenges.

Flexibility:

They allow for rapid responses to emerging scientific opportunities and challenges in the field of SCI.

Funding Details:

  • Two funding rounds per year for biomedical or clinical research projects.
  • Scholarships and Fellowships: One round per year for Postgraduate scholarships and Postdoctoral fellowships.
  • Grants can be used in New Zealand or at an overseas centre of excellence.

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