Joel J. Roslyn Faculty Research Award
This award funds innovative research by junior surgical faculty, supporting original projects in any surgical discipline and requiring recipients to present at the Academic Surgical Congress.
Funder: Association for Academic Surgery
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2026 (application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: $50,000 total for direct research costs over the funding period (no salary/indirect); up to 10% for travel.
Summary: Supports innovative research by early-career junior faculty in surgery, providing recognition and funding for promising projects.
Key Information: Open to AAS members worldwide; not eligible if holding a current career development award.
Description
This award supports early-career research by junior faculty members of the Association for Academic Surgery (AAS). Its purpose is to foster the development of innovative research projects in any surgical specialty or discipline by providing funding and recognition to promising faculty at the beginning of their academic careers. The selection process is competitive, involving proposal review and finalist interviews by a committee of AAS Councilors and leaders. The award is presented at the AAS Research Awards Ceremony, and recipients are expected to report on progress and present their work at the Academic Surgical Congress.
