The North American Spine Society (NASS) is a leading multidisciplinary medical society dedicated to promoting the highest quality ethical, value-based, and evidence-based spine care. With nearly 8,000 members worldwide, NASS focuses on fostering excellence in spine care through education, research, and advocacy. Its members come from various spine-related specialties, including orthopedics, neurosurgery, physiatry, and pain management. NASS is committed to being a prominent supporter of spine research, having funded over $4.6 million in spine-related studies since 1989, aiming to improve patient care and understanding of spinal disorders.
The NASS Research Grant aims to fund high-quality research providing rigorously collected evidence crucial for preliminary data to support future grant applications or to conclusively answer research questions within the spine research field. The grant supports three types of research:
The funding amounts range from $20,000 to $40,000 per year, with possibilities up to $50,000 per year in exceptional cases, relying on the merit of applications and available funding.