AAS/AASF Trainee Research Fellowship Awards
The AAS/AASF Trainee Research Fellowship Awards fund innovative research by surgical residents and fellows to advance academic surgery and improve patient outcomes.
Funder: Association for Academic Surgery
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: $30,000 per award; 4 awards per cycle; funding period July 2027–March 2029 (projected)
Summary: Supports surgical residents and fellows in innovative research to advance academic surgery and improve patient outcomes.
Key Information: No indirect costs allowed; applicants must be AAS candidate members and have completed at least two years of surgical training.
Description
The AAS/AASF Trainee Research Fellowship Awards are designed to support surgical residents and fellows engaged in research that advances the field of surgery. The program funds projects in basic science, translational research, clinical outcomes/health services, education, and global surgery. The goal is to foster the academic development of future leaders in surgery by providing direct support for innovative research that improves patient care or addresses disparities in surgical outcomes. Recipients are recognized at the Academic Surgical Congress and are expected to present their findings at the conclusion of the funding period.
