The APSF-FAER Mentored Research Training Grant funds anesthesiologists to conduct innovative research focused on advancing perioperative patient safety, with support from the Foundation for Anesthesia Education and Research.
Funder: Foundation for Anesthesia Education and Research
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027 (Letter of Intent) | February 2027 (Full application)
Funding Amounts: $300,000 total over two years; minimum $100,000/year; no indirect costs
Summary: Supports anesthesiologists in developing research careers focused on improving perioperative patient safety.
Key Information: 60% research time required; U.S. anesthesiologist faculty within 10 years of first appointment; no prior major career development award.
The APSF-FAER Mentored Research Training Grant is a joint initiative by the Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation and the Foundation for Anesthesia Education and Research. Its goal is to develop the next generation of perioperative patient safety scientists by supporting anesthesiologists in building research skills and generating foundational data for independent research careers focused on anesthesia patient safety. The grant prioritizes research that directly addresses patient safety in perioperative care, chronic pain, or critical care medicine.