Newsworthy Notes from NREF

Remembering Dr. Harvey Cushing

Let us remember that, as members of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS), each of us is connected to Dr. Harvey Cushing – the father of modern neurosurgery. In 2019, we can celebrate Dr. Cushing’s 150th birthday and honor his great legacy with a contribution to the NREF. Donate $1,500 and receive a commemorative, limited-edition Harvey 150th Birthday Lego® mini-figure (while supplies last). To make your gift, visit our secure online Donate page.

Upcoming Events

Visit the NREF in Booth #348 at the CNS Annual Meeting in San Francisco October 19-23, 2019.

Grants & Fellowships

An award from the NREF can have an extraordinary impact on a neurosurgeon’s career, serving as a launch pad for future success. Candidates are encouraged to pursue this amazing professional opportunity. Applications for all NREF Grants & Fellowships are available through the NREF Online Grant Portal.

NREF Grant & Fellowship Application Schedule
Program Application Open
2020-21 Post-residency Clinical Fellowship Grant (PRCF) August 1, 2019
2020-21 NREF Research Fellowship Grant & Young Clinician Investigator Award (RG-YCI) September 1, 2019
2020 Joint Cerebrovascular Section Traveling Fellowship (CV) September 1, 2019
2020 NREF Medical Student Summer Research Fellowship (MSSRF) November 1, 2019

NREF is the Philanthropic Arm of the AANS

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