Combined Pilot Research Grants: CSPS/PSF

Combined Pilot Research Grants: CSPS/PSF

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

Summary

The Combined Pilot Research Grants from the Plastic Surgery Foundation (PSF) and California Society of Plastic Surgeons (CSPS) aim to fund innovative pilot research projects in hand and plastic surgery. With a budget of up to $15,000 for one year, this grant seeks to enhance scientific knowledge and clinical practices. Eligible applicants include MDs, DOs, or PhDs holding full-time positions in California, with a focus on advancing surgeon scientists and their research endeavors.

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. CSPS/PSF The Plastic Surgery Foundation (PSF) and the California Society of Plastic Surgeons (CSPS) 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 $15,000 for 1-year pilot projects

Eligibility

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 at an institution in California. The PI or Co-PI must be a member of ASPS and CSPS (active, candidate or resident member) You must be a member of this organization to apply for this award - become a member. The PI or Co-PI must be a member of ASPS and CSPS.

Ineligibility

Applications that do not address research in plastic surgery will not be reviewed.