Combined Pilot Research Grants
Forecasted
The Combined Pilot Research Grants from the Plastic Surgery Foundation support innovative early-stage research in plastic surgery and its subspecialties to generate preliminary data for future studies.
Funder: Plastic Surgery Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): December 2026 (Full application submission deadline in proposalCENTRAL by 11:59 P.M. Eastern)
Funding Amounts: Up to $15,000 per award for 12-month pilot projects (direct costs only; no indirects or PI/co-investigator salary).
Summary: Supports early-stage research in plastic surgery and subspecialties, enabling investigators to launch innovative pilot studies that can lead to larger funding.
Key Information: Grant is forecasted; all dates are projected and subject to confirmation on the program page.
Description
The Combined Pilot Research Grants, offered by the Plastic Surgery Foundation (PSF) in partnership with leading subspecialty organizations, are designed to advance innovative, early-stage research across hand surgery, academic plastic surgery, peripheral nerve research, microsurgery, maxillofacial surgery, and related areas. These grants specifically support pilot projects that can generate preliminary data and lay the foundation for subsequent, larger-scale research efforts. The program aims to foster the next generation of surgeon-scientists and academic leaders in plastic surgery by providing critical seed funding and facilitating new collaborations.
