Rising Star Award

_Note: If the grant application deadline falls on a weekend or holiday, applications will be accepted the following business day. Please note: The Research Foundation of the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons will not accept proposals submitted after the deadline._

The primary mission of the Research Foundation of the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons is to raise and award funds to support and advance research related to colorectal disease. Over more than twenty years, the Research Foundation has awarded over $6 million to colorectal surgeons and researchers to investigate a broad spectrum of colorectal diseases and to develop novel surgical techniques pertinent to the care of colorectal patients.

Rising Star Award

The Rising Star Award provides funding for a trainee embarking on a career in colorectal surgery or junior colorectal surgery faculty member to engage in a professional development opportunity. The goal is to develop a diverse group of colorectal surgeons with skills to advance our field across the domains of clinical practice, research, education and ultimately become the next generation of national and international colorectal surgery leaders. The professional development plan should directly align with the applicant’s goals.

Funding

Up to $7,000 to be used for coach air travel, hotel accommodations, meals, and registration for a career development course; with residual funds available for direct research assistance (e.g., to support purchase of data analysis software, transcriptions, or biostatistician support), if applicable. Course examples include:

• AAS Fall Career Development Course
• AAS Fall Fundamentals of Surgical Research Course
• ACS Health Services Research Methods Course
• ACS Surgeons as Educators
• ACS Surgeons as Leaders
• ACS Residents as Teachers and Leaders
• ASCRS Surgical Leadership Institute (for faculty applicants)
• AAMC Leadership Education and Development (LEAD) Certificate Program
• AAMC Minority Faculty Leadership Development Seminar
• ASE Fundamentals of a Career in Surgical Education
• ASE Fundamentals of Teaching
• ASE Surgical Education and Leadership Fellowship (SELF)

After attending the course, the award recipient is required to present a brief video summary and written report of their educational experience while at the Course and their vision of incorporating this experience into academic research/practice.

Eligibility

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

• Applicant can be a General Surgery resident (PGY4 or higher with a plan to complete a fellowship in colon and rectal surgery within 1-2 years), Colon and Rectal Surgery resident, or faculty member in the first three years of practice, with demonstrated interest in pursuing academic career in colon and rectal surgery.
• Applicant must be a Member or a Candidate Member of ASCRS in good standing.

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