The IARS Mentored Research Award funds early-career research in anesthesiology, supporting innovative projects with strong mentorship from the International Anesthesia Research Society.
Funder: International Anesthesia Research Society
Due Dates (Anticipated): April 2027 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $250,000 per project over two years; up to four awards annually; no indirect costs allowed.
Summary: Supports early-career anesthesiology investigators with substantial funding and mentorship to advance impactful research relevant to anesthesiology and its subspecialties.
Key Information: Applicants must be IARS members within 10 years of training completion and have not previously secured major independent funding.
The International Anesthesia Research Society (IARS) Mentored Research Award is designed to foster the development of promising early-career investigators in anesthesiology and related sciences. The award aims to create future leaders in the field by providing crucial resources and structured mentorship. Eligible projects may be clinical, translational, or basic science in nature, but must be clearly relevant to the broad practice of anesthesiology or its subspecialties. The program emphasizes scientific merit, preliminary data, career potential, and the potential impact on the specialty. Up to four projects are selected each year through a competitive process.