AAS/AASF Henri Ford Junior Faculty Research Award
The AAS/AASF Henri Ford Junior Faculty Research Award funds innovative research by underrepresented junior faculty to advance surgery and health equity, supported by the Association for Academic Surgery.
Funder: Association for Academic Surgery
Due Dates: September 18, 2026 (Full application)
Funding Amounts: $50,000 total; one award; funding period July 1, 2027–March 1, 2029; direct costs only, no salary or indirects.
Summary: Supports early-career junior faculty from underrepresented groups in academic surgery to conduct innovative research that advances surgery and health equity.
Key Information: AAS membership required; award cannot be used for salary or indirect costs; 10% must be allocated for travel.
Description
This award, offered by the Association for Academic Surgery (AAS) and the Association for Academic Surgery Foundation (AASF), is dedicated to supporting early-career junior faculty who are underrepresented in the academic surgical community. The grant aims to foster inclusive excellence and address disparities in academic surgery by funding impactful research in clinical or basic science, surgical ethics, education, epidemiology, biostatistics, and health care delivery. The award honors Dr. Henri Ford, the first Black president of the AAS, and supports research that advances the field of surgery and promotes health equity for diverse patient populations.
