The Geoffrey Dunn MD Research Award in Surgical Palliative Care
The Geoffrey Dunn MD Research Award in Surgical Palliative Care supports investigators studying symptom control, surgical decision-making, and communication to advance positive aspects of palliative care.
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Funder: Association for Academic Surgery
Due Dates: October 23, 2026 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: One $20,000 award; funding period July 1, 2027–March 1, 2029
Summary: Supports research advancing positive aspects of surgical palliative care, including symptom control, surgical decision-making, and communication.
Key Information: Applicants must be full-time faculty within their first ten years of practice and active AAS members (membership applications under review qualify).
Description
The Association for Academic Surgery (AAS) offers this award to support investigators pursuing research specifically relevant to surgical palliative care. Projects may examine symptom control in surgical patients, surgical decision-making, communication, and other topics germane to the field. The program supports clinical and basic science research, as well as work addressing surgical ethics, education, epidemiology, biostatistics, and health care delivery.
Any research approach is welcome, including quantitative, qualitative, mixed-methods, and implementation science studies. The award’s goal is to support positive aspects of surgical palliative care. Proposals focused on charged or divisive topics, such as physician-assisted suicide, will not be considered.
