Annual Investigator Initiated Research (IIR) Grants
Forecasted
The Annual Investigator Initiated Research Grants from the Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation fund original research to advance anesthesia safety and reduce patient complications and mortality.
Funder: Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2026 (Institutional IRB/ACUC application submitted) | February 2027 (Letter of Intent) | August 2027 (Full proposal, invitation only)
Funding Amounts: Up to $200,000 total for up to 2 years; with waiver, up to $300,000; max 15% indirect costs included.
Summary: Supports innovative research to advance anesthesia patient safety and reduce complications, morbidity, and mortality.
Key Information: Awards are made to institutions in the US or Canada; IRB/ACUC application must be submitted before October deadline.
Description
This program funds investigator-initiated research projects that address critical challenges in anesthesia patient safety. Its goal is to stimulate studies with a clear potential to prevent anesthesia-related morbidity and mortality, improve clinical outcomes, and advance safety science. Emphasis is placed on both clinical and educational research, the standardization of perioperative protocols, and the implementation of innovative safety concepts. Interdisciplinary approaches and creative methodologies are encouraged, especially for proposals offering tangible improvements in clinical practice or deepening understanding of key safety issues.
