Research Grants & Awards
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Michael Steinmetz, MD
Award Description This award is designed to provide funds for residents in neurosurgery or orthopedic surgery to ‘jump start’ a career in academic spine surgery. Proposals should involve a sound
Daniel Michael , MD
Award Description Awarded to the top abstract on cervical spine tumor submitted to the annual Spine Summit meeting. Deadline December 1, 2022 Award $500 Application Submit abstract via Spine Summit
The Joint Spine Section Emerging Investigator Program
Deadline: October 31, 2022
Funding: Individualized mentoring from senior spine investigators
The Joint Spine Section Emerging Investigator Program is a two-year national neurosurgeon-investigator mentoring program for junior spine faculty. Accepted applicants will receive individualized mentoring from senior spine investigators at the
Charles L. Branch, Sr. Clinical Research Award
Deadline: December 1, 2022
Funding: $2,500 will be awarded.
Awarded in memory of Charles L. Branch Sr. MD, by the Charles L. Branch, Sr. Honor Your Mentor Fund in support of clinical research evaluating lumbar spondylolisthesis interbody fusion techniques.
J.A.N.E. Award—Journalistic and Academic Neurosurgical Excellence
Deadline: December 1, 2022
Funding: Certificate and podium presentation at Spine Summit
Award Description Presented in memory of John A. Jane Sr., MD, PhD. Awarded to an outstanding fellow or resident who has performed at an exemplary academic level by achieving top
Scott Meyer , MD
Award Description Awarded in memory of Charles Kuntz IV, MD by the Charles Kuntz IV Honor Your Mentor Fund to support research presentations by residents and fellows at the Annual
Edward Connolly Clinical Research Award
Deadline: December 1, 2021
Funding: $2,500 will be awarded.
Awarded in memory of Edward S. Connolly, MD by the Edward S. Connolly Honor Your Mentor Fund to support impactful clinical research related to the effects of obesity on spinal surgery outcomes.
Sanford Larson Clinical Research Award
Deadline: December 1, 2022
Funding: $2,500
Award Description Awarded in memory of Sanford J. Larson MD, PhD, by the Sanford J. Larson Honor Your Mentor Fund, in support of clinical research related to evaluating and/or improving
Mayfield Clinical Science Award
Deadline: December 1, 2022
Funding: Certificate and podium presentation at Spine Summit
Award Description Presented in memory of Frank H. Mayfield, MD. Awarded to residents or fellows who author outstanding manuscripts detailing a laboratory or clinical investigation in the area of spinal
Christopher I. Shaffrey International Travelling Fellow Award
Deadline: December 1, 2022
Funding: $2,500
Award Description Awarded in honor of Christopher I. Shaffrey, MD by the Christopher I. Shaffrey Honor Your Mentor fund, to support travel by an international participant to present a paper
Kline Peripheral Nerve Research Award
Deadline: December 1, 2022
Funding: Certificate and podium recognition at Spine Summit
Award Description Presented in honor of David Kline, MD. Awarded to the most outstanding peripheral nerve research project to promote basic science or clinical research related to the peripheral nerves,
Kline Peripheral Nerve Top Abstract Award
Deadline: December 1, 2022
Funding: Certificate and podium recognition at Spine Summit
Award Description Presented in honor of David Kline, MD. Awarded to top peripheral nerve-related abstract submitted to the Annual Meeting of the AANS/CNS Section on Disorders of the Spine and
Benefits of Membership
“The AANS/CNS Spine Section brings together neurosurgeons, orthopedic spine surgeons, spine surgery fellows, as well as residents and advanced practice providers focused on spinal surgery. The Spine Section advances our interests, represents us in national advocacy, and disseminates science. Becoming a member means joining this exceptional community and helping it grow.” ...Read More >
