NRF Research Grants Now Open 2022!

The NeuroSurgical Research Foundation (NRF) supports research following its inception by Dr Trevor Dinning and Professor Donald Simpson in 1963. The mission of the Foundation is to promote, foster, develop and assist the study of all matters related to neurosurgery by encouraging, stimulating and aiding research and investigation, engaging public interest and cooperation with other research organisations.

The subjects of research include head injury, intracranial haemorrhage, neurodegeneration, sciatica, spinal cord injury, stroke and brain tumours. The NH&MRC system is used to assess research donations.

Funding this year is available for research donations for clinical and basic science research, including consumables and treatment equipment in two categories:

• General neurosurgical research up to the value of $50,000 for neurosurgical projects in SA.
• Paediatric neurosurgical research up to the value of $50,000 and must include an Interstate or Overseas collaboration.
• Equipment for neurosurgical research up to the value of $50,000 for neurosurgical projects in SA.

The current round of applications closes on 1^st July 2022.

Please find below the guidelines for applicants and application forms:
NRF RESEARCH GRANT GUIDELINES 2022

NRF 2022 Neurosurgical Research Grant Application Form

NRF 2022 Equipment Grant Guidelines & Application Form

For further information, contact the Neurosurgical Research Foundation:

PO Box 698, North Adelaide, SA 5006, phone: (08) 8371 0771,

or email at ginta.orchard@nrf.com.au

Yours sincerely

Ginta Orchard

Executive Officer