SAGES Education & Research Foundation Grants

The SAGES Education & Research Foundation Grants promote advancements in minimally invasive surgical techniques aiming to reduce patient trauma and recovery time. They offer competitive funding ranging from $1,000 to $100,000, with a total allocation of $500,000 to $600,000 this year. Eligible applicants include 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(6) organizations aligned with the Foundation's mission. Grants are awarded annually, requiring reapplication for multi-year support.

The SAGES Education & Research Foundation awards grants that help to advance its vision of a healthcare world in which all operative procedures are accomplished with the least possible physical trauma, discomfort, and loss of productive time for the patient.
The overarching goal of the Foundation is to advance laparoscopic, endoscopic, and other minimal access surgical methods by supporting reproducible scientific research and outcome studies, graduate and postgraduate education, and public information.
Grants are given on a competitive basis by submission of a grant application and proposal which is reviewed and evaluated by the Foundation’s Grants Committee and approved by the Board of Directors. Currently, grants are awarded for a one-year period only. Those seeking multi-year funding must reapply each year.
Funding
An expected total of $500,000 to $600,000 will be allocated for this year. The SAGES Foundation will consider grant requests between $1,000 to $100,000.

Eligibility

We award grants to 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(6) organizations that seek support for programs or projects that align with our mission, goals, or objectives.