The Geoffrey Dunn MD Research Award in Surgical Palliative Care
Supports research that advances surgical palliative care, focusing on symptom control, decision-making, and patient communication using diverse scientific methods.
Funder: Association for Academic Surgery (https://www.aasurg.org)
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: $20,000 total for direct research costs; project period July 2027–February 2029; no salary or indirect costs
Summary: Supports research projects that advance surgical palliative care, with emphasis on symptom control, decision-making, and patient communication.
Key Information: Applicants must be AAS members and within 10 years of starting faculty practice, without prior R01 or equivalent funding.
Description
This award supports investigators conducting research in surgical palliative care, focusing on areas such as symptom control, surgical decision-making, and communication. Proposals may utilize quantitative, qualitative, mixed methods, or implementation science approaches. The goal is to foster research that positively impacts patient outcomes and experiences in surgical palliative care. Applications addressing divisive topics (e.g., physician-assisted suicide) are not considered. The selection process includes committee review, finalist interviews, and an award announcement at the AAS Research Awards Ceremony.
