AAS/AASF Trainee Research Fellowship Awards
The AAS/AASF Trainee Research Fellowship Awards fund surgical residents and fellows to pursue innovative research in surgery, supporting projects that advance science and improve patient outcomes.
Funder: Association for Academic Surgery
Due Dates: September 18, 2026
Funding Amounts: $30,000 per award, one-year funding; four awards available; funds may be used for salary support and/or direct research costs.
Summary: Supports surgical residents and fellows conducting innovative research in basic science, translational, clinical outcomes, education, or global surgery.
Key Information: AAS Candidate Membership required; application must include mentor and department chair support.
Description
The AAS/AASF Trainee Research Fellowship Awards provide funding and recognition to surgical residents and fellows pursuing innovative research projects across a range of categories, including global surgery, basic science, translational research, clinical outcomes, health services, and surgical education. The awards are designed to foster the next generation of academic surgeons by supporting impactful research that advances surgical science, improves patient outcomes, and addresses disparities in surgical care both in the United States and globally. Awardees receive resources to conduct their research and are recognized at a major academic surgical conference.
