Pilot Research Grants
The PSF Pilot Research Grant funds early-stage, innovative plastic surgery research to help investigators gather preliminary data for future, larger-scale grant proposals.
Funder: Plastic Surgery Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): December 2026
Funding Amounts: Up to $15,000 for 1-year pilot projects; no indirect or PI salary support allowed.
Summary: Supports early-stage research by residents and junior faculty to generate preliminary data for future, larger grant proposals in plastic surgery.
Description
The PSF Pilot Research Grant is designed to help early-career investigators, including residents, fellows, and junior faculty, develop focused research questions and gather preliminary data to support future, larger-scale grant applications. The program also allows senior investigators to apply if they are proposing a novel concept with no prior funding. The goal is to foster innovative research ideas that could lead to further funding from agencies such as the NIH and to support the development of academic research careers in plastic surgery.
