Combined Pilot Research Grants: ASMS/PSF

The Combined Pilot Research Grants from the Plastic Surgery Foundation and the American Society of Maxillofacial Surgeons aim to promote innovative research in maxillofacial surgery. With funding of up to $15,000 for one-year pilot projects, this initiative supports the preliminary phases of research, fostering the development of surgeon scientists and enhancing scientific knowledge in the field. Eligible applicants include MDs, DOs, or PhDs holding full-time positions in U.S. or Canadian institutions.

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.
The Plastic Surgery Foundation (PSF) and the American Society of Maxillofacial Surgeons (ASMS) recognize the importance of fostering the development of surgeon scientists and innovative research in maxillofacial surgery. This grant is intended to fund a research project that will advance the scientific knowledge of maxillofacial surgery. This grant supports the preliminary or pilot phase of these research projects.

Eligibility

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 ASMS member or have a Co-PI who is an Active member of ASMS.If you are not an Active ASMS member or do not have a Co-PI, you must obtain a Sponsor letter from an Active ASMS member at your institution.If you are currently in your training, you must obtain a Sponsor letter from an Active ASMS member at your institution.