ASLMS Research Grant supports researchers and students studying lasers and related technologies through basic, clinical, and commercial collaborative research to advance medical and surgical patient care.
Funder: American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027 (Pre-Application) | March 2027 (Grant Application)
Funding Amounts: Standard grants: up to $70,000 for one year; student grants: up to four awards of $5,000 annually
Summary: Supports basic science and clinical research advancing lasers and related technologies for medical and surgical patient care.
Key Information: Standard grant applicants must be in postdoctoral or residency training, or have completed it after January 1, 2019, and obtain ASLMS membership.
The American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery (ASLMS) funds research that fosters the development and use of lasers and related technologies in medicine and surgery. The program’s primary purpose is to support work that can be applied to patient care, with preference for projects having direct and timely implications for medical or surgical applications.
ASLMS prioritizes the strongest proposals while seeking a balance of basic science, clinical science, and commercial collaborative research. Supported work has included light-based tumor vascular remodeling, red-light immune modulation for diabetic wound healing, optical imaging to monitor radiation therapy, and laser treatments for skin conditions. The program offers standard research grants and a separate student research grant option.