PSF/MTF Biologics Allograft Tissue Research Fellowship

PSF/MTF Biologics Allograft Tissue Research Fellowship

The PSF and MTF Biologics offer a Research Fellowship to promote and support the career development of junior physician-scientists focused on clinical evaluation and understanding of allograft tissue in plastic and reconstructive surgery, including tissue reconstruction and wound management with allograft tissues in plastic and reconstructive surgery.

It is intended to provide support for research training in projects focused on biologic repair and reconstruction with a strong clinical translation component that utilizes dermal, adipose, placental or other allograft transplant technologies.

The award amount allocable to salary must be for a resident or fellow or plastic surgeon within the first three years of practice to obtain training and experience in research under the guidance of an experienced mentor.

Applications must describe a structured research training plan in addition to a research project. The applicant must demonstrate that his/her career objectives coincide with the timeline of the research fellowship and a long-term commitment to a career in research.

Evaluation of the application will place emphasis on the research training experience, research project, applicant academic potential, and mentor qualifications and commitment to mentoring. If the award amount is less than an Institution’s salary for a fellow, the difference must be provided locally by the institution or other appropriate party, but in no event shall either PSF or MTF Biologics be responsible to make such payment.

Funding

Up to $72,500 for up to 1-year projects:

• Up to $50,000 for salary support and $22,500 for research

Eligibility

_You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website._

• Applicants must:
• be a MD or DO
• hold a full-time position for the duration of the Project at the Institution where the research will be conducted
• be a resident or fellow, or plastic surgeon who has completed their training\* and wishes to engage in research
  • \* Eligible plastic surgeons include junior faculty within the first three years of practice who are pursuing a career with a primary focus on human allograft use in PRS, tissue reconstruction using allografts, and Wound Management with Allograft in plastic and reconstructive surgery.
  • At least 25% of time must be dedicated to research in order that they receive formal research training and are able to complete their project for junior faculty.
  • Residents and Fellows must devote 100% of their time to this research training for a continuous 12-month period.
• obtain sponsorship from an Active ASPS member at their institution

Ineligibility

• An applicant must not be assigned to clinical rotations that satisfy residency requirements
• This Fellowship Award may not be held concurrently with another fellowship or similar award that provides a stipend or otherwise duplicate provisions of this Fellowship.