Combined Pilot Research Grants
The Combined Pilot Research Grants from the Plastic Surgery Foundation fund early-stage, innovative research projects in plastic surgery and its subspecialties to support future scientific advancements.
Funder: Plastic Surgery Foundation
Due Dates: December 1, 2026
Funding Amounts: Up to $15,000 for 1-year pilot projects
Summary: Supports innovative early-stage research in plastic surgery and related subspecialties, enabling pilot studies to lay the groundwork for larger funding.
Key Information: Application must be submitted via proposalCENTRAL by 11:59 PM Eastern on the deadline; no late or corrected submissions allowed.
Description
The Combined Pilot Research Grants, administered by the Plastic Surgery Foundation in partnership with leading specialty societies, are designed to foster the development of surgeon scientists and innovative research in plastic surgery and its subspecialties. These grants provide crucial seed funding for pilot or preliminary studies in hand surgery, academic plastic surgery, peripheral nerve research, microsurgery, maxillofacial surgery, and related fields. The intent is to support early-stage projects that will generate data and experience necessary for future applications to major funding agencies, thus advancing the scientific knowledge and clinical practice within the field.
