Welcome to the International Society for the Study of the Lumbar Spine, bringing together individuals from across the globe for the purpose of research and clinical study into the lumbar spine. ISSLS serves as a forum for the exchange of information of both an investigative and clinical nature relating to low-back pain and disability.

Now Accepting Applications for the Basic Science Research Grant & the Clinical Travelling Fellowship

The ISSLS Basic Science Research Grant is for US$20,000. The purpose of the award is to promote research in the lumbar spine. More details here.

The ISSLS Clinical Travelling Fellowship, sponsored by Nippon Zoki, carries prize money of US$5,000 towards travel and accommodation costs. More details here.

Submit your applications by February 28, 2025 (11:59 PM Hawaii time).

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Call for Nominations to the 2025 Nominating Committee

We invite you to submit suggestions for members to join the 2025 ISSLS Nominating Committee.

Please send your nominations for the three vacant positions, along with a brief biography and photograph, to issls@asnevents.net.au by November 15, 2024.

For more information on current and outgoing committee members, please visit Officers and Committees.

2025 Young Investigator Travel Grant sponsored by Nippon Zoki is Now Open

Apply now for the ISSLS 2025 Young Investigator Travel Grant and secure US$1,000 to support your journey to the ISSLS Annual Meeting in Atlanta, USA. This grant helps cover registration, travel, and accommodation expenses for young researchers and clinicians.

In 2025, 15 grants will be awarded to exceptional young investigators with accepted abstracts for the meeting. Don't miss out—submit your application by February 14, 2025!

Full details on how to apply can be found here.

Abstract Submissions are now open for ISSLS 2025

Ready to share your research? Abstract submissions for ISSLS 2025 are now open!

Submit yours today: https://www.isslsmeetings.org/abstracts

Now Accepting Nominations for the 2025 Wiltse Lifetime Achievement Award

This prestigious honour, awarded by ISSLS, celebrates the remarkable lifetime contributions of an outstanding individual in the field. Don’t miss the chance to recognize a deserving candidate!

Submit your nomination by December 15, 2024 (11:59 PM Hawaii time).

Find full nomination details here.

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