The APSF-FAER Mentored Research Training Grant funds early-career anesthesiologists to conduct impactful research advancing perioperative patient safety, supported by the Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation.
Funder: Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027 (Letter of Intent) | February 2027 (Full Application)
Funding Amounts: $300,000 total over two years; minimum $100,000 per year; 60% PI effort required
Summary: Supports early-career anesthesiologist faculty in developing research skills and preliminary data for careers in perioperative patient safety.
Key Information: Forecasted dates—confirm on program page before applying.
This grant is a joint initiative of the Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation (APSF) and the Foundation for Anesthesia Education and Research (FAER), designed to develop the next generation of perioperative patient safety scientists. The two-year program provides substantial support for early-career anesthesiologist faculty members to gain critical research skills and gather preliminary data, facilitating their path toward becoming independent investigators in the field of anesthesia patient safety. The award is highly competitive and aims to fund research that directly advances patient safety in perioperative, pain, or critical care settings.