The Directed Research Grant – Breast Surgery from the Plastic Surgery Foundation funds innovative research to improve outcomes and safety in breast surgery, with emphasis on breast implant safety.
Funder: Plastic Surgery Foundation
Due Dates: December 1, 2026: Full application submission deadline (must be submitted in proposalCENTRAL by 11:59 P.M. Eastern)
Funding Amounts: Up to $50,000 per project | Project duration up to 24 months
Summary: Supports innovative research in breast surgery and implant safety, encouraging projects that improve patient care and surgical outcomes.
This grant supports research that advances understanding and patient outcomes in reconstructive or aesthetic breast surgery, with a special emphasis on breast implant safety. The Plastic Surgery Foundation seeks to fund projects spanning basic, translational, or clinical research, including both early-stage pilot studies and more advanced investigations. The aim is to generate evidence that contributes to improved clinical outcomes, patient safety, or surgical innovation within the field of breast surgery.