Research Grant & Fellowship Applications

2009 Applications

The call for 2009 applications will begin November 2008 and close January 2009. Please continue to check the site for updates.

Research Fellowship Grant:

The Research Fellowship Grants are awarded for the purpose of encouraging research and academic career development in Plastic Surgery. The PSEF Research Fellowship is for training in any area of Plastic Surgery and is designed for those who wish to supplement one year of clinical training for a research experience. The PSEF/KCI Wound Care Research Fellowship is open to plastic surgery residents and recent plastic surgery resident graduates focusing on a project in wound care management.

National Endowment:

The National Endowment for Plastic Surgery was established in 1994 as a specialty wide cooperative undertaking to assure the future of Plastic Surgery. The purpose of the Endowment is to support research and development of projects which address clinically relevant and immediate issues facing the practice of Plastic Surgery. The Endowment allows the specialty to be proactive in identifying opportunities and quickly respond to changing demands on the specialty. Sponsoring Institutions as well as individuals are encouraged to apply for funding.

Scientific Essay Contest:

The Scientific Essay Contest recognizes the authors of essays or articles that address timely and important plastic surgery topics. To encourage general understanding of issues impacting the practice of plastic surgery, essays and articles submitted to the Scientific Essay Contest are written to communicate to a broad audience. The Contest is comprised of four categories which include: basic science research, clinical research, cosmetic and reconstructive surgery, and the theory, history, ethics or socio-economic issues in the art and science of plastic and reconstructive surgery.

Basic Research Grant:

The Basic Research Grant is designed to promote plastic surgery innovation in the area of basic science research. The grants provided are seed grants, intended to allow researchers to begin working on basic science research projects related to plastic surgery medicine.

PSEF/AAO-HNSF Combined Grant:

The PSEF/AAO-HNSF Combined Grant is designed to promote interdisciplinary research by encouraging a collaborative research effort between the specialties of Plastic Surgery and Otolaryngology. Recipients of this grant must demonstrate a potential for excellence in research and training and a commitment to an academic research career in either Plastic Surgery or Otolaryngology.

If you need additional information, please contact the ASPS/PSEF Research Coordinator at the ASPS Executive Office at 847-228-9900 or email cschmieden@plasticsurgery.org.