NRF Neurosurgical Research Grants 2025
The NeuroSurgical Research Foundation (NRF) is pleased to announce that applications are now open for the 2025 Neurosurgical Research Grants.

Applications Now Open: NeuroSurgical Research Grants 2025
These grants aim to support groundbreaking research in neurosurgery, continuing the legacy of excellence established by Dr Trevor Dinning and Professor Donald Simpson in 1963.
About the NRF Neurosurgical Research Grants
The NRF is dedicated to promoting, fostering, and assisting research in all matters related to neurosurgery. By funding vital research, the Foundation plays a key role in advancing knowledge and improving treatment outcomes for neurological conditions.
The 2025 grant funding is available for clinical and basic science research, including consumables and treatment equipment, in three key categories:
1. General Neurosurgical Research Grants
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Funding available: Up to $50,000
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Application deadline: 1st June 2025
2. Equipment Grants
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Funding available: Up to $50,000
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Application deadline: 1st June 2025
3. Neuro Research Personnel Grants
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Funding available: Up to $50,000 for research project staff
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Application deadline: 1st May 2025
Research Focus Areas
The NRF is committed to supporting research in the following areas:
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Head injury
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Intracranial haemorrhage
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Neurodegeneration
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Spinal cord injury
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Stroke
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Brain tumours
How to Apply
Applicants can find the NRF 2025 Research Grant Guidelines and application forms at https://www.nrf.com.au/grants-and-scholarships
For further information, please contact the Neurosurgical Research Foundation:
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Phone: (08) 8371 0771
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Email: ginta.orchard@nrf.com.au
About the NRF
Since its inception, the NRF has played a crucial role in advancing neurosurgical research. By engaging public interest and collaborating with other research organisations, the Foundation continues to make significant contributions to neurosurgical advancements.
We encourage all eligible researchers to apply and contribute to pioneering research that will shape the future of neurosurgery.