Grants, Fellowships and Awards
A number of grants, fellowships and awards are available to residents, fellows and medical students pursuing a career in neurosurgical research and/or practice.
To support these non-governmental sources of research funding, consider a contribution to the Neurosurgery Research & Education Foundation (NREF).
Residents, Fellows and Medical Students
Awarded to the highest-rated presentations in four categories presented at the Young Neurosurgeons Research Forum during the Â鶹ÊÓƵ Annual Scientific Meeting.
Medical Students
Fellowships in the amount of $2,500 are awarded to medical students who wish to spend a summer working in a neurosurgical laboratory, mentored by a neurosurgical investigator sponsor who is an Â鶹ÊÓƵ member.
Residents
Open to residents only, NREF Research Grants (one year and up to $40,000) provide training for neurosurgeons who are preparing for academic careers as clinician investigators.
Junior Faculty
This award provides up to $40,000 to support junior faculty who are pursuing careers as clinical investigators and who are no more than two years removed from training.
Senior Residents
The fellowship provides up to $120,000 for travel to a foreign country to a senior resident intending to pursue an academic career in neurosurgery.
Surgeons Ages 30-60
This scholarship is open to members in good standing of both the American College of Surgeons (ACS) and Â鶹ÊÓƵ, subsidizing a course in health policy management.
Neurosurgeons Training or Practicing in a Developing Country
This observational fellowship allows up to three month’s travel to a sponsoring North American institution.
Residents/Fellows/Medical Students
The winner will be invited to give a 15-minute presentation at the Military Sub-committee meeting.