APSF-FAER Mentored Research Training Grant
The APSF-FAER MRTG grant supports early-career anesthesiologist faculty with mentored research training to launch independent careers in perioperative patient safety science.
Funder: Foundation for Anesthesia Education and Research
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027 (Letter of Intent) | February 2027 (Full application)
Funding Amounts: $300,000 over two years; minimum $100,000/year; no indirect costs
Summary: Supports early-career anesthesiologist faculty in developing research skills and preliminary data for independent careers in anesthesia patient safety.
Key Information: Requires 60% protected research time; U.S. citizens/permanent residents/eligible visa holders only.
Description
This grant is a joint initiative of the Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation (APSF) and the Foundation for Anesthesia Education and Research (FAER), designed to cultivate the next generation of perioperative patient safety scientists. The program provides two years of structured, mentored research training for anesthesiologist faculty within 10 years of their first faculty appointment. Its purpose is to help early-career investigators develop essential research skills and collect preliminary data to launch independent research careers in anesthesia patient safety.
