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Wilson Research Foundation Grants
Methodist is a research center, with scientists working side-by-side with clinicians and patients to evaluate the effectiveness of various therapies, test new technologies, and develop innovative, data-driven solutions. While continuing our commitment to research, the Foundation is expanding to meet a variety of needs at MRC, including therapy equipment, chaplaincy, advanced education activities and more. With your support, our Foundation board considers and awards grants that make Methodist a center of excellence, improving quality of care and patient outcomes.
Grants awarded by the Wilson Research Foundation:
2025 - $737,000 grant soon to be awarded to Methodist Rehabilitation Center's research arm, the Center for Neuroscience and Neurological Recovery (CNNR) for operational support of new and ongoing research studies and related innovations to advance the clinical practice of neurorehabilitation.
2025 - $50,000 grant to MRC for chaplaincy support (part of a multi-year pledge)
2025 - $50,000 grant to MRC's Advanced Clinical Education Fund (part of a multi-year pledge)
2024 - $735,962 grant awarded to the CNNR at MRC. Numerous research and education activities
2024 - $262,043 grant to purchase a ZeroG Gait & Balance Rehabilitation System for MRC's Outpatient Therapy clinic in Ridgeland
2024 - $49,020 grant to MRC for supplies and equipment to establish a ALS Loaner Closet at Methodist Outpatient Services in Flowood, MS
2024 - $21,085 grant to MRC for chaplaincy support
2023 - $712,016 grant awarded to the CNNR at MRC. Numerous research and education activities.
2023 - $30,000 grant to MRC for a new Electromyography system for the research department.
2022 - $559,147 grant to MRC for numerous research and education activities.
2021 - $616,157 grant awarded to the CNNR at MRC. Numerous research and education activities.
2020 - $570,408 grant awarded to the CNNR at MRC. Numerous research and education activities.
2019 - $830,000 grant awarded to the CNNR at MRC. Numerous research and education activities.
2018 - $859,969 grant awarded to the CNNR at MRC. Numerous research and education activities.
2017 - $651,326 grant awarded to the CNNR at MRC. Numerous research and education activities.
2016 - $585,000 grant awarded to the CNNR at MRC. Numerous research and education activities.
2015 - $566,313 grant awarded to the CNNR at MRC. Numerous research and education activities.
2014-2017 - $615,000 in grants were made for specific research and support activities related to West Nile virus
2014 - $602,000 grant awarded to the CNNR at MRC. Numerous research and education activities.
2013 - $650,000 grant awarded to the CNNR at MRC. Numerous research and education activities.
2012 - $650,000 grant awarded to the CNNR at MRC. Numerous research and education activities.
2011 - $695,000 grant awarded to the CNNR at MRC. Numerous research and education activities.
2009 - $450,000 grant awarded to the CNNR at MRC. Numerous research and education activities.
2008 - $461,000 grant awarded to the CNNR at MRC. Numerous research and education activities.
2007 - $457,866 grant awarded to the CNNR at MRC. Numerous research and education activities.
2005 - $186,025 grant awarded to the CNNR at MRC. Numerous research and education activities.
2005 - $10,000 for a Research Assistant at MRC.
2004 - $175,000 grant awarded to the CNNR at MRC. Numerous activities.
2004 - $20,000 for a Research Assistant at MRC.
1991 - 2003 - $507,355 in grants to the University of Mississippi Medical Center in collaboration with MRC
2003 - $20,000 for a Research Fellowship at MRC
2003 - $150,000 research projects grant awarded to the CNNR at MRC
2002 - $17,500 research project grant awarded to the CNNR at MRC
2001 - $7,500 for a Research Fellowship at MRC
2001 - $40,000 for a Research Fellowship at MRC
2000 - $87,819 to establish the Martha Lyles Wilson Fellowship in Brain Injury Rehabilitation at MRC
2000 - $15,000 for a Research Fellowship at MRC
1999 - $8,750 for a Research Fellowship at MRC
1999 - $4,743 for a Research Fellowship at MRC
1991 - $4,020 for a Research Project at MRC
Contact Us
Chris Blount
Executive Director
Wilson Research Foundation
1350 E. Woodrow Wilson Drive
Jackson, MS 39216
Telephone: 601-364-3598 or 1-800-223-6672 ext. 3598
Email: wfgift@wilsonfoundation.org