Combined Pilot Research Grants: AAPS/PSF

Combined Pilot Research Grants: AAPS/PSF

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Plastic Surgery Foundation
Amount: Up to US $15,000
Last Updated: October 15, 2025

Summary

The Combined Pilot Research Grants by the Plastic Surgery Foundation (PSF) and the American Association of Plastic Surgeons (AAPS) aim to support innovative pilot studies in hand surgery and plastic surgery. Grants of up to $10,000 are provided for projects that enhance scientific knowledge and clinical practices. Eligibility requires applicants to be MDs, DOs, or PhDs in U.S. or Canadian institutions, and membership in AAPS is encouraged to facilitate collaboration and mentorship.

Overview

Combined Pilot Research Grants The PSF, along with the AAHS, AAPPS, AAPS, ACAPS, ASMS, ASPN, ASRM, CSPS and PSRC, recognizes the importance of promoting innovative research in hand surgery, academic plastic surgery related to research, peripheral nerve research, microsurgery and stimulating fundamental research in plastic surgery. Together, these subspecialty organizations are dedicated to fostering the development of surgeon scientists and are committed to increasing the amount of research dollars, in order to fund pilot research studies that set the stage for investigators to apply to larger funding agencies. AAPS/PSF The Plastic Surgery Foundation (PSF) and the American Association of Plastic Surgeons (AAPS) recognize the importance of fostering the development of surgeon scientists and innovative research in plastic surgery. This grant is intended to fund a research project that will advance the scientific knowledge and clinical practice of plastic surgery. This grant supports the preliminary or pilot phase of these research projects. Funding Up to $10,000 for 1-year pilot projects

Eligibility

We've imported the main document for this grant to give you an overview. You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Applicants must:be a MD, DO, or PhD hold a full-time clinical or research position in a U.S. or Canadian Institution where the research will be conducted.be an Active AAPS member or have a Co-PI who is an Active member of AAPS.If you are not an Active AAPS member or do not have a Co-PI, you must obtain a Sponsor letter from an Active AAPS member at your institution.If you are currently in your training, you must obtain a Sponsor letter from an Active AAPS member at your institution.