Request for Applications

Now Open: Two Praxis RFAs supporting knowledge synthesis using AI
(up to $50K) and real-world implementation of SCI health care solutions
(up to $25K).

Apply by July 31, 2026 and help advance evidence-informed SCI care
in Canada.

Now Open:
Praxis 2026 Funding Opportunities

Praxis Spinal Cord Institute is pleased to announce two new Requests for Applications (RFAs) to advance evidence-informed care and improve outcomes for people living with spinal cord injury (SCI) in Canada. These complementary funding opportunities support both the development of new knowledge and tools and the implementation of SCI health care solutions in real-world settings. They are available on a limited-term basis to align with anticipated funding commitments and timelines.

Synthesizing Knowledge using AI-Enabled Approaches	Implementing SCI Health Care Solutions in Canada
This funding opportunity supports projects that synthesize knowledge to strengthen evidence-informed SCI care in Canada. Projects may include updating or creating clinical practice guidelines, clinical protocols/guidance documents, policy briefs, as well as creating tools/algorithms or strategy documents to inform future funding proposal. Projects are encouraged to explore AI-enabled approaches to improve the efficiency, sustainability, and scalability of knowledge development.	This funding opportunity supports projects that put existing SCI solutions into practice to improve care delivery in real-world settings. Projects may include implementing a biomarker-based approach, adapting part of SCI Standard or guideline for use in care, introducing a checklist or pathway, deploying a toolkit, or other validated/evidence-based solution(s).
Applicants may request between $25,000 CAD and $50,000 CAD per project.	Applicants may request up to $25,000 CAD per project
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Key Dates
(Both RFAs)

Applications open: June 17, 2026
Deadline to apply: July 31, 2026
Project term: September 1, 2026 – March 31, 2027

Together, these RFAs aim to:

Strengthen the foundation of evidence-informed SCI care
Accelerate the translation of knowledge into practice
Support collaboration across researchers, clinicians, and people with lived experience
Advance solutions that are equitable, person-centred, and impactful

For questions, please contact: funding@praxisinstitute.org

Synthesizing Knowledge using AI-Enabled Approaches

Funding is available for projects that synthesize and translate knowledge to strengthen evidence-informed spinal cord injury care across Canada. Projects may incorporate innovative approaches, including artificial intelligence, to enhance efficiency, scalability, and long-term sustainability.

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Implementing SCI Health Care Solutions in Canada

Funding is available for projects that put proven SCI health care solutions into practice, improving care delivery and outcomes for people living with spinal cord injury across Canada.