Carl Koller Memorial Research Grant
The Carl Koller Memorial Research Grant from ASRA Pain Medicine funds innovative research to advance regional anesthesia and analgesia in surgical and perioperative care.
Funder: American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine
Due Dates: October 1, 2026 (Letter of Intent) | February 1, 2027 (Invited full proposal)
Funding Amounts: Up to $75,000 for a maximum period of two years; typically awarded annually.
Summary: Supports original clinical and laboratory research advancing regional anesthesia and analgesia, especially in surgical contexts.
Key Information: PI must be a North American physician member of ASRA Pain Medicine.
Description
This grant supports innovative clinical and laboratory research in regional anesthesia and analgesia, with an emphasis on projects that advance understanding, techniques, and patient outcomes in surgical and perioperative settings. Research areas include basic science, outcomes and methodology, drug/protocol development, patient safety, education, policy, and health services. The program is designed to foster original ideas and encourage work that can impact clinical practice, policy, and education in regional anesthesia and acute pain medicine.
