Resident and Fellows in Training Research Grant
Resident and Fellows in Training Research Grant supports residents and fellows conducting original research to advance the theory, techniques, and applications of facial plastic and reconstructive surgery.
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Funder: AAFPRS Foundation
Due Dates: December 15, 2026 (Letter of Intent) | January 15, 2027 (Final application)
Funding Amounts: Up to $5,000 per award; up to two awards annually; projects completed within two years
Summary: Supports original resident and fellow research advancing the theory, techniques, and application of facial plastic and reconstructive surgery.
Key Information: Applicants must be AAFPRS-member residents or fellows residing in the U.S. or Canada.
Description
The AAFPRS Foundation’s Resident and Fellows in Training Research Grant supports well-conceived, scientifically valid research with the potential to advance facial plastic and reconstructive surgery. Endowed by Leslie Bernstein, MD, DDS, it is part of the Leslie Bernstein Grants Program, coordinated by the Foundation’s Research/EBM Leadership and Committee.
Projects should expand knowledge of the specialty’s theory, techniques, and applications and yield useful information within the award period. Proposals introducing knowledge or methods from other disciplines, or involving collaboration with related disciplines, are encouraged. Priority goes to innovative projects with potential to develop into long-range or expanded research programs capable of attracting other funding. Research addressing strategic areas identified by the AAFPRS Board of Directors or Research Committee may receive additional consideration.
