Bobby Jones CSF sets aside a small amount of research funding to be distributed in the calendar year, providing awards for completed research and/or grants for future research related to Chiari malformation, syringomyelia and related disorders.
The goal of these awards is to incentivize the completion of new, innovative studies in the fields of Chiari, syringomyelia and related disorders outside of the organization. We hope to inspire young researchers to take a closer look at these conditions– the more people we have looking at these issues, the better! More research by new and seasoned investigators alike will help spark new breakthroughs that bring us closer to a cure.
Beginning in 2020, BJCSF has provided an award via the AANS/CNS Joint Section on Pediatric Neurosurgery to the best abstract or presentation related to Chiari malformation, syringomyelia or related disorders. This award is provided annually and is selected by the Joint Section’s leadership, not by the organization. The award is entirely peer-reviewed and selected. It is awarded at the Joint Section’s annual conference to a single researcher whose work exemplifies excellence in the study and understanding of these disorders.
The goal of this ongoing award is to continue promoting interest in the study of Chiari and syringomyelia. In particular, BJCSF hopes this entices younger neurosurgeons and researchers-in-training. Involving new researchers leads to a higher likelihood of future breakthroughs!
We are not soliciting any proposals at this time.
Please check back in December 2024. You may contact us to learn about our upcoming 2025 cycle for applications for independent grant awards in research.
At the end of this fiscal year, money will be set aside and earmarked for small grants by young and new investigators. All applications will be assessed by the Executive Committee of the Scientific and Educational Advisory Board for scientific merit and feasibility. In the case that additional expertise is required for review, additional reviewers may be sought by the SEAB Executive Committee members. Final approval will be given based on these scores by the BJCSF Board of Directors.
For questions, contact us: 718-966-2593 | info@bobbyjonescsf.org
The purpose of the previously awarded trainee and established investigator awards was to encourage new research in these disorders. The trainee award goal was meant to encourage clinicians and scientists at the early stage of their career to develop long-term interests in the etiology and treatment of Chiari, syringomyelia and related conditions. The established investigator award was intended to further more mature scientific and clinical investigations into these conditions.
Both proved to yield interesting results and allowed more investigators to make new and significant contributions to the Chiari and syringomyelia field.
