THE ISSLS PRIZE PROGRAM
SPONSORED BY EUROPEAN SPINE JOURNAL, SPRINGER

International Society for the Study of the Lumbar Spine | Fellowships and Awards | The ISSLS Prize program, sponsored by European Spine Journal, Springer

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2026 ISSLS Prize Applications Are Open

The ISSLS Prize program, sponsored by European Spine Journal, Springer, offers up to three awards of USD $20,000 each. Prizes are awarded competitively based on scientific merit in the following categories:

  • Basic Science

  • Bioengineering Science

  • Clinical Science

Eligibility & Submission Requirements

To be considered for the ISSLS Prize, submissions must meet the following criteria:

  • The manuscript must be a full, original article—not previously published or submitted for review elsewhere.

  • All submissions will undergo peer review through the European Spine Journal's standard review process.

  • Prize-winning papers are guaranteed publication in the European Spine Journal.

Note: Submission to the ISSLS Prize does not constitute submission for the ISSLS Annual Meeting abstract program. A separate abstract submission is required.

Presentation Requirement

At least one author of each winning paper is required to attend the 2026 ISSLS Annual Meeting in Cape Town, South Africa, at their own expense, to present the work and accept the award.

Manuscript Guidelines

  • Manuscripts must be written in English and submitted as complete, original articles, including all references, tables, and illustrations.

  • Follow the European Spine Journal submission guidelines for formatting and online submission.

Submission Deadline: October 15, 2025

Submit your manuscript to both of the following:

  1. European Spine Journal (via online submission platform)

  2. ISSLS Secretariat – Email to: ISSLS@asnevents.net.au, including the completed Application Form