Sophysa Young Investigator Award
Sophysa Young Investigator Award supports early-career neurosurgeons with traumatic brain injury and/or neurocritical care research and meeting travel to advance patient care and encourage careers in these fields.
Funder: CNS Foundation
Due Dates: November 6, 2026 (Spring opens) | February 1, 2027 (Spring deadline) | April 1, 2027 (Fall opens) | July 1, 2027 (Fall deadline)
Funding Amounts: $7,500 per award; distributed twice annually
Summary: Supports early-career neurosurgeons conducting traumatic brain injury and/or neurocritical care research to advance patient care.
Key Information: Applicants must be 1–5 years into practice and hold both CNS and/or AANS membership and AANS/CNS Section on Neurotrauma and Critical Care membership.
Description
The Sophysa Young Investigator Award is offered by the CNS Foundation in collaboration with Sophysa USA. It recognizes early-career neurosurgeons committed to advancing patient care through traumatic brain injury and/or neurocritical care research, while encouraging careers in Neurotrauma and/or Neurocritical Care.
The award supports research endeavors as well as travel to CNS and/or AANS meetings. Distributed twice annually, it includes recognition at a CNS or AANS annual meeting and a subsequent opportunity to share research through an oral presentation. The program forms part of the CNS Foundation’s donor-supported awards and scholarships, which aim to advance worldwide patient care.
