Other Grant Opportunities

2011 Research Grants available from the Plastic Surgery Educational Foundation
Pilot Research Grant
Purpose: To promote Plastic Surgery advancement and innovation. These grants provide “seed” funding, and are intended to allow researchers to conduct preliminary studies related to Plastic Surgery science that set the stage for applications to external funding agencies.  Amount: Up to $10,000 United States Dollars.

Research Fellowship Grant
Purpose: To encourage the research and academic career development for Plastic Surgery residents and junior faculty. The research fellowship is intended to supplement salary support during a mentored research experience.  Amount: Up to $50,000 United States Dollars.

National Endowment for Plastic Surgery Research Grant
Purpose: To encourage and support research projects which address clinically relevant issues facing the practice of Plastic Surgery.  Applications must address a topic of importance to the current clinical practice of Plastic Surgery. Amount: Up to $50,000 United States Dollars.

For more information on PSEF’s 2011 Grant Programs, please visit the “Foundation” section of the ASPS website at www.plasticsurgery.org and click on “Research Grant and Fellowship Applications”.  The PSEF all offers a combined grant with the AAO-HNS which is awards and administered through the CORE grants program, for more information, visit www.entnet.org/core

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