The Graduate Student Award from the American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine funds innovative student-led research in regional anesthesia and pain medicine, emphasizing mentorship and original scientific inquiry.
Funder: American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine
Due Dates: October 1, 2026 (Letter of Intent) | February 1, 2027 (Full Proposal, by invitation)
Funding Amounts: Up to $10,000 per award; one-year project period; funds primarily for applicant salary and research costs.
Summary: Supports original research by North American graduate or medical students in regional anesthesia and pain medicine, emphasizing mentorship and innovation.
Key Information: Applicants must be ASRA Pain Medicine members and submit with a mentor’s letter of support.
This award from the American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine (ASRA Pain Medicine) is designed to foster innovative, original research in regional anesthesia and pain medicine by graduate or medical students. The program emphasizes strong mentorship, requiring applicants to work closely with a senior research mentor and to conduct the majority of the research themselves. The goal is to encourage new ideas and support the next generation of leaders in the field, while advancing the society’s research priorities.