Neurosurgery Research & Education Foundation

Neurosurgeons

Support the next generation of neurosurgeons via an unrestricted donation or a mentor fund.

In-Training Neurosurgeons

Apply for research grants and attend free courses.

General Public

Support neurosurgical training and research with a donation in honor of a friend or loved one.

Industry Partners

Show your commitment to the field of neurosurgery by supporting research and educational courses.

News & Updates

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Neurosurgical mentor

Join the Cushing Circle

Be recognized for your commitment to advancing neurosurgery.

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How You Can Help

Contribute to advance neurosurgical research and education.

Donate Here

Apply For Grants

Find application deadlines and requirements.

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News & Updates

Find the latest announcements from the NREF.

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Give Today

The NREF is dedicated to providing education to neurosurgeons at all stages of their careers, as well as funding research into new and existing neurosurgical treatments, in order to identify links between best practices and improved outcomes in patient care.

NREF is the Philanthropic Arm of the AANS

Contact Us

5550 Meadowbrook Industrial Ct.
Rolling Meadows, IL 60008-3852
847.378.0500
info@nref.org