We are happy to announce that our Research Funding Grants Program for 2025 is now open. Appications are open for; Scientific Research, Education & Training and Outreach.
The goal of the SDSF research mission is to support collaborative research focused on applying basic, translational, and clinical science to improve education, foundational knowledge, and quality of clinical care for individuals with spine conditions.
Grants will vary in amount according to the needs of the proposal, with a maximum research grant award amount of $20,000. Available funds will vary for each cycle depending on yearly resources. Applications with a collaborative, multi-institutional component will be prioritized for funding.
Application Timing and Review Process: Applications are reviewed by the SDSF Research Committee consisting of Robert Eastlack, MD, Sam Ward PT, PhD, Jeff Pawelek, and Bahar Shahidi PT, PhD, Chair
Application Deadline: June 2, 2025
Committee Review: July 1, 2025
Notice of Award: August 1, 2025
Applicant Eligibility:
- Trainees including medical students, residents, and fellows
- Individuals with PhD’s involved in academic or industry-focused research
- Individuals with clinical degrees treating patients with spine conditions (MD’s, allied health care professionals)
Funding Restrictions:
- Support for institutional overhead is not included in funding
- A cap of $150,000 will be applied to effort for salary support
DOWNLOAD THE 2024 SDSF RESEARCH GRANT APPLICATION. CLICK HERE*