Robotic Research Grant

The Robotic Research Grant, offered by the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons, provides up to $150,000 over two years for innovative research in colorectal surgery and robotics. Emphasizing education, health equity, and novel techniques, the grant supports projects conducted in the U.S. or Canada, with a focus on scientific rigor. Applications must be submitted by ASCRS members who are principal investigators, ensuring alignment with ethical research standards.

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 number of Robotic Research Grants to be awarded will continue to depend on industry funding and may not be awarded every year.
The primary mission of the Research Foundation of the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons is to raise and award funds to support research and educational programs related to colon and rectal diseases. 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. Your donations support research and educational programs related to colon and rectal disease.
The Robotic Research Grant provides researchers an opportunity to study in depth areas related to colorectal surgery and robotics. Past topics have included education, ergonomics, health equity, quality and safety, focused colorectal surgery populations such as young onset colorectal surgery cancer, new surgical techniques as it relates to colorectal surgery and robotics.
Funding
Applicants are eligible for $75,000 per year for 2 years of funding (total $150,000). The second year of funding is contingent upon a satisfactory review of a submitted progress report documenting progress in the first year.
The number of awards granted every year will be made at the discretion of the Research Foundation Board of Trustees.No consortium/contractual arrangements will be allowed with collaborating organization.Use of Robotic Research Grants are limited to “Direct Cost Only” budgets.

Eligibility

Proposed research must be conducted within the United States or Canada.ASCRS members must be co-principal investigators or principal investigators.Applicants submitting a proposal to this funding opportunity may not submit the same application to any other funding body at the same time.Research that includes human or animal studies must have approval from the institution’s appropriate review board before the grant can be awarded.

Ineligibility

Robotic Research Grants may NOT be used for:Overhead;  Promotion of any products or services; Purchase of any materials or services from the Intuitive Foundation, Intuitive Surgical, Inc., Orpheus Medical, or any entity listed on the following website: https://www.intuitive.com/en-us/about-us/contact;Payment for any forms of entertainment, including any social, sporting, or leisure activities; Attempting to influence legislation or the outcome of any specific public election, or carrying on any voter registration drive;Any activities that result in an undue benefit to anyone as prohibited under applicable laws; andAny activities not directly connected to scientific research in robotic surgical technology.