Investigator Development Grant
Investigator Development Grant supports young faculty conducting clinical or laboratory research to advance facial plastic and reconstructive surgery while training resident surgeons in research.
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Funder: AAFPRS Foundation
Due Dates: December 15, 2026 (Letter of Intent) | January 15, 2027 (Full application)
Funding Amounts: Up to $15,000; one grant may be awarded annually; completion within three years
Summary: Supports young faculty conducting clinical or laboratory research in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery while training resident surgeons in research.
Key Information: Applicants must be AAFPRS members in good standing, reside in the U.S. or Canada, and have completed clinical training within the past 10 years.
Description
The AAFPRS Foundation’s Investigator Development Grant is a career development award endowed by Leslie Bernstein, MD, DDS. It supports young faculty members in facial plastic surgery conducting significant clinical or laboratory research while participating in the research training of resident surgeons. Funded work must advance knowledge of the theory, techniques, and application of facial plastic and reconstructive surgery.
The program encourages interdisciplinary methods and collaboration with related specialties. Projects must produce useful information during the award period, with priority given to innovative work that could develop into longer-term or expanded research programs capable of attracting other funding. Research areas identified as strategically important by the AAFPRS Board of Directors or Research Committee may receive additional consideration.
