Additional Grant Opportunities

North American Spine Society Research Funding Available

The North American Spine Society (NASS) is the leading multidisciplinary medical organization representing caregivers and research scientists in the field of spinal disorders. NASS supports basic, clinical and translational science performed with integrity. The goal is to improve quality spine care for patients and understanding of underlying disorders. NASS membership is not required to apply for funding.

Instructions and forms to apply for 2010 funding are available at:
http://www.spine.org/Documents/2010_research_grant_application.pdf

Research Grants
For investigative research on the spine

Young Investigator Grants for Investigative Research on the Spine
Principal investigators may be any age, but must be within five years of completion of training at the time of application

Nontraditional, Nonsurgical Treatment Grants
Supports research of disc-related and/or neuropathic back pain by nonsurgical techniques

Clinical Traveling Fellowship
At least one month must be spent in three to five different medical centers studying spine techniques

Research Traveling Fellowship
At least five months must be spent at one medical center (other than the facility at which the applicant currently practices)

Deadline: Letters of Proposal accepted via e-mail only: February 1, 2010.
Fellowship applications: May 3, 2010.

Questions?
Karen James, Asst. Manager of Research
North American Spine Society
Phone: (630) 230-3691
Email: KJames@spine.org