AAS/AASF Henri Ford Junior Faculty Research Award
This grant supports early-career academic surgeons conducting research to advance diversity, excellence, and innovation in academic surgery.
Funder: Association for Academic Surgery
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: $50,000 total over approximately 20 months; direct costs only; no salary or indirect costs
Summary: Supports early-career academic surgeons conducting research to advance diversity, excellence, and innovation in academic surgery.
Key Information: For junior faculty within 5 years of practice and not holding major federal grants; AAS membership required.
Description
This award, established by the Association for Academic Surgery (AAS) in honor of Dr. Henri Ford, aims to promote inclusive excellence and address underrepresentation in academic surgery. It supports early-career faculty in conducting impactful research in clinical or basic science, as well as studies in surgical ethics, education, epidemiology, biostatistics, or health care delivery. The program is designed to foster a more diverse and equitable academic surgical community, ultimately improving care for diverse patient populations.
