Combined Pilot Research Grants: PSRC/PSF

Combined Pilot Research Grants: PSRC/PSF

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

Summary

The Combined Pilot Research Grants program, supported by the Plastic Surgery Foundation and various surgical organizations, aims to promote innovative research in hand and plastic surgery. With funding of up to $10,000 for one-year pilot projects, this initiative encourages the development of surgeon scientists and seeks to enhance research funding in the field. Eligible applicants must be medical professionals holding relevant positions in U.S. or Canadian institutions.

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. PSRC/PSF The Plastic Surgery Foundation (The PSF) supports the research and international activities of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) members. The PSF works alongside ASPS to support the innovators' idea, teaches researchers how to articulate the relevancy, the impact and the possibilities that their ideas hold, works to bring the right people together so that the tested and meaningful idea can reach the marketplace and helps a cadre of volunteers take those new ideas and tried and true procedures to all corners of the world to help people. Funding Up to $10,000 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 in a U.S. or Canadian Institution where the research will be conducted. be a PSRC member in good standingIf you are currently in your training, you must obtain a Sponsor letter from an Active PSRC member at your institution. You must be a member of this organization to apply for this award - become a member. The applicant must be a PSRC member in good standing.

Ineligibility

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