Funder: Cervical Spine Research Society
Due Dates (Anticipated): February 2027 (LOI) | May 2027 (Full manuscript)
Funding Amounts: Up to $150,000 over two years (21st Century); $35,000 (Seed/Starter); $20,000 (Resident/Fellow); $40,000 (Spinal Cord Research)
Summary: Supports research projects that advance the cervical spine field and the exchange of cervical spine research findings.
Key Information: Each research team must include an Active CSRS member; Candidate, CSRS-EU, and CSRS-AP membership cannot fulfill this requirement.
Description
The Cervical Spine Research Society (CSRS) supports research intended to impact the cervical spine field, reflecting its mission to carry out research and exchange information on the cervical spine. The society has funded more than $5 million in research grants since 1990. Its annual program includes 21st Century, Seed/Starter, Resident/Fellow, and Spinal Cord Research grants, but CSRS also considers projects outside these categories.
Applications undergo a competitive, two-stage review. Three CSRS Research Subcommittees review Letters of Intent (LOIs), invite selected applicants to submit full grant manuscripts, and recommend projects for funding. Funded researchers can benefit from expedited publication in Clinical Spine Surgery and complimentary CSRS Annual Meeting registration when presenting an oral update, connecting supported projects with the society’s broader research community.
