Quick View Third Frontier Research Incentive - Spinal Cord Injury FY26/FY27 RFP

Summary

As part of its mission, the Ohio Department of Higher Education (ODHE) works with institutions of higher education to expand research in areas of priority identified by the state. This research is used to guide policy and develop solutions that address these priorities. The institutions chosen to conduct this research are selected through a competitive process. The biennial state budget included a provision, Research Incentive Third Frontier, again allocating funding to ODHE to be used by the Chancellor to advance Spinal Cord research at institutions of higher education. 

Additional Information

Timelines

RFP Released - August 11, 2025

RFP Questions from Interested Parties - August 11 - August 25, 2025

Submission Window - August 11 - September 22, 2025

Proposal Review begins - September 23, 2025

Anticipated Notification of Awarded Proposals - Week of November 3, 2025