Research Grant Program

Applications Will Be Accepted Starting April 1, 2025

Grant Description

Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery

• New or novel ideas or concepts in or around the field of minimally invasive spine surgery

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