Welcome to the NRF: NeuroSurgical Research Foundation

The objective of the foundation is directed towards funding research into the cause, diagnosis, prevention and treatment of disease or malfunction of the brain, spine and nerves.

Brain Tumour - Stroke - Neurodegeneration - Traumatic Brain/Spinal Injury

About us

NRF Research 2025/2026

$1.58 million in funding for research projects and initiatives in 2025–26

Tee off for TBI Research

Driving Change for Traumatic Brain Injury Research

NRF Star of Hope

Light up the night sky for neurosurgical research

2024/2025 Annual Report

Read about the NRF's impact over 2024/2025

Bridging Science and Surgery: Dr Nicholas Candy

Thursday 23 October 2025

Major boost for children’s brain tumour research

Wednesday 22 October 2025

Federal funding to accelerate translation of new treatments to clinical trials

Act Fast. Give Hope | Neuro News October

Monday 13 October 2025

This Christmas, your gift could help fast-track life-changing breakthroughs, right here in South Australia.

International Brain Tumour Awareness Week 2025

Thursday 09 October 2025

International Brain Tumour Awareness Week 2025

Events

Nov

#BraveForDave Fundraising Event

Join us #BraveForDave! A fundraising event in honour of Dave to support vital brain tumour research. Hosted by Thrive: Fit + Social.

Nov

Tee off for TBI Research - Golf Day at Mount Lofty

Tee off for a cause with Tyler on Nov 9 at Mount Lofty Golf Course—fun, food, prizes, and fundraising to drive change in TBI.

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