Funds innovative research by plastic surgeons in aesthetic and cosmetic surgery, supporting projects from pilot studies to advanced work that can improve clinical outcomes.
Funder: Plastic Surgery Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): December 2026 (Full application submission deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $25,000 for a 1-year project; no indirect or PI/Co-PI/Co-I salary allowed.
Summary: Supports innovative research by plastic surgeons in aesthetic and cosmetic surgery, from pilot studies to advanced projects with potential clinical impact.
This grant aims to advance the field of aesthetic and cosmetic plastic surgery by funding research projects led by plastic surgeons or teams that include surgeons at all career stages. The grant encourages both pilot studies for preliminary data collection and advanced research likely to yield immediate improvements in patient care. Projects can focus on a range of contemporary aesthetic procedures, including but not limited to breast augmentation, liposuction, rhinoplasty, eyelid surgery, abdominoplasty, and facelifts. Novel research concepts and innovative methodologies are highly encouraged.