Description

The Plastic Surgery Foundation (PSF) Pilot Research Grant supports residents, fellows, and junior faculty investigating focused research questions in plastic surgery. It funds the preliminary or pilot phase of a project, helping investigators obtain data for larger grant proposals and develop a line of research they can carry forward into an academic career.

Projects that serve as a prelude to applications to the National Institutes of Health or other external funding agencies are encouraged. Senior investigators are encouraged to pursue other funding mechanisms but may apply when proposing a new research concept or novel idea that has received no prior funding. The program connects early research support with PSF’s goal of building a diverse, inclusive, committed, and self-sustaining plastic surgery research community.