2024 Research Grant Recipients
Jin-Sung Luke Kim, MD, PhD
Seoul St. Mary’s Hospital,
The Catholic University of Korea
The Outcomes of Conventional and Interlaminar Full-Endoscopic Decompressive Laminectomy to Treat Lumbar Spinal Stenosis (Endo-F Trial): A Prospective, Randomized, Multicenter Trial
Jean-Luc K. Kabangu, MD
Semmes-Murphey Clinic
The Impact of Food Insecurity on Outcomes Following Minimally Invasive Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion (MIS TLIF): A Randomized, Double-Blind Clinical Trial
Sohrab Virk, MD
Northwell Health
Patient Access to Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Over the Years—Trends in the Relationship Between Race, Ethnicity, and Time from Diagnosis to One-level Microdiscectomy
New This Year!
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Grant
Support by
Two grants will be awarded. One focused on minimally invasive spine surgery and one focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Grant Descriptions
Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
- New or novel ideas or concepts in or around the field of minimally invasive spine surgery
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
- Diversity, equity, social justice and/or treatment disparities in minimally invasive spine surgery
You will be asked to indicate which grant you’re applying for during the application process.
Grant Amount
Two (2) grants will be awarded with a maximum value up to $20,000 USD each.
Grant Conditions
- Project duration can be up to two years.
- Funds may only be distributed to an active SMISS members’ institution.
- An active SMISS member must be listed as the Principal Investigator OR as a Co-Investigator.
- Funds will be distributed on a timeline:
- 50% at signature
- 25% at mid-point with a report required
- 25% at completion of research with final report submitted to SMISS and proof of manuscript submission.
A report EVERY 6 months to the SMISS Research Committee is required. The authors should be prepared to present their research at the SMISS Annual Forum or an update until research is complete.
Questions? Contact nhenkel@broad-water.com
