This award is intended to initiate or sustain a research project related to impactful investigation of clinically relevant spine disorders and conditions. The proposal should represent a collaborative effort between a variety of providers and payors, making use of patient reported outcomes and other assessment tools. The Award will be directed toward meritorious proposal that demonstrates a high likelihood for success.

This award is given to an outstanding fellow or resident who has performed at an exemplary academic level: achieving top manuscript submitted to the annual Spine Summit meeting and displaying a commitment to advancement of specialty via research and publication over the past 12 months.

Mayfield Awards are presented to neurosurgical residents or fellows who author outstanding manuscripts detailing a laboratory or clinical investigation in the area of spinal or peripheral nerve disorders.